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L90 JCT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,484 mi
Last recorded128,484 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 JCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 128,484 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 128,484 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 117,668 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 117,610 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 107,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 99,474 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front brake low efficiency

o/s handbrake low efficiency/slight drag

some underbody rust

Pass 13 Mar 2013 93,856 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 93,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 70,781 miles

Centre exhaust clamp split and likely to fail

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 69,268 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 67,917 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 67,917 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 66,309 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 66,309 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 62,627 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 57,537 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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L90 JCT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L90 JCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L90 JCT registered?

L90 JCT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is L90 JCT safe to buy?

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