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Y143 JEX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,015 mi
Last recorded107,015 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY143 JEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 107,015 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow under outer covering (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 102,319 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 102,319 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 95,670 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 85,030 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 85,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 68,888 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 59,521 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 50,125 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 46,091 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 44,532 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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Y143 JEX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y143 JEX, 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 Y143 JEX registered?

Y143 JEX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is Y143 JEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y143 JEX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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