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Y141 JTA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,725 mi
Last recorded107,725 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY141 JTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 107,725 miles

Coil spring corroded Driver side Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Passenger side Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver side Front, Passenger side Front, Driver side Rear and Passenger side Rear Outer Vehicle structure / arches is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Driver side Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Passenger side Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2017 100,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 88,348 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2015 80,829 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 80,829 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 75,228 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 75,228 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 68,323 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 63,085 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 63,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 58,767 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 53,970 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 53,970 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 47,890 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 46,226 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 42,489 miles

all brake discs rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2006 38,125 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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Y141 JTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y141 JTA, 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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Y141 JTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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