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Y136 PJH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

383,156 mi
Last recorded383,156 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY136 PJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 383,156 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 233,440 miles

Battery poor condition, boost pack required to start vehicle!

Both outersills covered by body kit

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlight washers are not working (not LEDHID lights fitted.)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust box is in poor condition and slight blowing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 226,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate poor condition

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 May 2013 219,740 miles

Front number plate poor condition

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 216,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2012 216,635 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2011 198,106 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit on edge

Fail 8 Mar 2011 198,106 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit on edge

Pass 15 Mar 2010 175,994 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 155,747 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 155,747 miles

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 137,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 117,294 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 98,630 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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Y136 PJH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y136 PJH, 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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Y136 PJH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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