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Y12 JMD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

61,758 mi
Last recorded61,758 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 JMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 61,758 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 61,758 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 59,892 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 56,481 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 53,775 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)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 51,229 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 50,031 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 45,000 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 41,289 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 40,158 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside door mirror glass faded

offside front tyre slight sidewall damaged but not down to cords

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,008 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 32,269 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 30,230 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 27,417 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 23,741 miles

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

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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Y12 JMD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y12 JMD, 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 Y12 JMD registered?

Y12 JMD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y12 JMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y12 JMD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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