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Y167 JTA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,202 mi
Last recorded99,202 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY167 JTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 99,202 miles

light corrosion on rear suspension arms

rear metal brake pipes covered in grease unable too check properly

Pass 24 Mar 2011 99,186 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 99,186 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 94,446 miles

near side front tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 20 Nov 2008
Pass 20 Nov 2007 69,825 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006

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

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

Offside Rear 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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Y167 JTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y167 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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What year was Y167 JTA registered?

Y167 JTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 July 2001.

Is Y167 JTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y167 JTA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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