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M200 CJA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

171,404 mi
Last recorded171,404 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM200 CJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 171,404 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 171,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 169,277 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 169,239 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 165,417 miles

Corrosion to o/s/r steel brake pipe

Plastic trays and covers preventing full examination

Stone chips to front windscreen

Surface corrosion to rear coils springs and suspension components

Fail 5 Feb 2016 165,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Corrosion to o/s/r steel brake pipe

Plastic trays and covers preventing full examination

Stone chips to front windscreen

Surface corrosion to rear coils springs and suspension components

Pass 28 Jan 2015 158,981 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 158,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 151,462 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 142,722 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 142,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 136,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 128,364 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 120,792 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 113,506 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 105,518 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 105,518 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 92,467 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 81,904 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 81,814 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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M200 CJA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M200 CJA, 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 M200 CJA registered?

M200 CJA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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The MOT history for M200 CJA shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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