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Y119 JFH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,942 mi
Last recorded111,942 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY119 JFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 111,942 miles

Rear Advise os/r & ns/r swing arms covered with plastic covers,

advise engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of all components,

eml is on

Fail 25 Aug 2016 111,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint back arm outer ball joint, (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Advise os/r & ns/r swing arms covered with plastic covers,

advise engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of all components,

Pass 4 Jun 2015 100,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on during time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 91,202 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r wheel arch outer pannels slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in o/s/f steering rack drumstick not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 3 Jun 2014 91,202 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r & o/s/r wheel arch outer pannels slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in o/s/f steering rack drumstick not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 84,347 miles

slight play/wear in o/s/f steering rack drumstick not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 24 May 2012 79,267 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 70,001 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 55,539 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 55,539 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 48,984 miles

osf tyre wearing inner edge,osr tyre close to min limits,nsr tyre on 1.6mm min limits(tyres req changing very soon)crack in f\No, plate.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 42,672 miles

slight movement both f\tie rod b\\joints & rubber seals slight.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 37,083 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 37,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 32,863 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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Y119 JFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y119 JFH, 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 Y119 JFH registered?

Y119 JFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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