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Y137 JDY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,451 mi
Last recorded146,451 miles
Recorded on29 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY137 JDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 May 2022 146,451 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 142,567 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 142,565 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 20 May 2020 140,666 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 136,566 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 128,563 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 128,563 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2017 124,520 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 117,837 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 112,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 106,024 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 104,060 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 100,118 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 97,064 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 97,064 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 94,242 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 89,586 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 83,874 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 78,962 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 72,238 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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Y137 JDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y137 JDY, 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 Y137 JDY registered?

Y137 JDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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