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TJZ 1021

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,621 mi
Last recorded150,621 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJZ 1021
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 150,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear suspension bushes perrished

rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2014 143,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mangment light on

Pass 29 May 2013 138,658 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 130,690 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 119,300 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 106,738 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 106,738 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 92,039 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 92,039 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 75,303 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 62,335 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 48,700 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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TJZ 1021 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TJZ 1021, 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 TJZ 1021 registered?

TJZ 1021 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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