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X854 JGK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,951 mi
Last recorded68,951 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX854 JGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 68,951 miles

Nearside front tyre worn bald on edge,but still within limits

Fail 11 May 2018 68,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre worn bald on edge,but still within limits

Pass 5 Jun 2017 67,126 miles

Slight play in both steering arms

Fail 8 May 2017 67,126 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Slight play in steering arms

Pass 4 May 2016 67,109 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 67,109 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 65,870 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 65,866 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 2 May 2014 63,571 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 May 2014 63,571 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2013 60,695 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 57,959 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 57,959 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 56,355 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 53,570 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 53,570 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 47,401 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 42,137 miles

rear number plate slightly deterated

slight movement in steering

Pass 15 Jun 2007 36,951 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 30,155 miles

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

slight travel parkin g brake

Pass 23 Jun 2005 22,614 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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X854 JGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X854 JGK, 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 X854 JGK registered?

X854 JGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is X854 JGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X854 JGK shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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