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Y185 MJX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,434 mi
Last recorded107,434 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 MJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 107,434 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 106,774 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 105,932 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 105,350 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 103,857 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 102,225 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 100,733 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 98,929 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 97,477 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 97,477 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 95,636 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 95,636 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 93,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Mar 2012 90,775 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 90,754 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 88,352 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 85,872 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 83,457 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 80,714 miles

o/s front wiper poor.

Fail 25 Mar 2008 80,703 miles

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

o/s front wiper poor.

Pass 7 Mar 2007 77,231 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 73,131 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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Y185 MJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 Y185 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 Y185 MJX registered?

Y185 MJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y185 MJX shows 22 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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