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R12 JKH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,361 mi
Last recorded138,361 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 JKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 138,361 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

rear bodywork underneath vehicle rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2015 138,341 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 134,431 miles

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)

exhaust front hanger broken. exhaust still secure

Fail 20 Oct 2014 134,431 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

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)

exhaust front hanger broken. exhaust still secure

Pass 21 Aug 2013 123,401 miles

N/S/F tyre worn inner edge

N/S/F tyre worn on edges

O/S/F tyre worn outer edge

Play O/S ball joint

Play O/S inner track rod

Pass 7 Sep 2012 182,499 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s front tyre split on outer sidewall but not to cord

Fail 5 Sep 2012 182,499 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s front tyre split on outer sidewall but not to cord

Pass 26 Aug 2011 104,224 miles

Brake performance good but suspect internal hub fault on parking brake, noises detected.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 82,150 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 74,581 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 59,765 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 59,765 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 42,308 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 28,223 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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R12 JKH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R12 JKH, 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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R12 JKH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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