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P666 JAW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,960 mi
Last recorded156,960 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP666 JAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 156,960 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 154,208 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 151,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut not deep enough to reach the cords. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 151,514 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut not deep enough to reach the cords. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 148,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 143,610 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut not deep enought to reach the cords

Pass 4 Dec 2012 138,666 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 138,666 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 134,788 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 130,606 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 130,606 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 124,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 124,182 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 119,245 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 114,089 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 106,827 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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P666 JAW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 P666 JAW, 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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P666 JAW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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