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Y168 MJX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,992 mi
Last recorded186,992 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY168 MJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 186,992 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine management lamp on

Pass 12 Dec 2011
Pass 31 Dec 2010 154,535 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 151,930 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 129,843 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 129,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 95,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 66,828 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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Y168 MJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y168 MJX, 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 Y168 MJX registered?

Y168 MJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y168 MJX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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