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Y192 JGC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

176,303 mi
Last recorded176,303 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY192 JGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 176,303 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 166,418 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2011 158,037 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 158,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 151,552 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

serface rust on front coil springs

slight play in offside front lower ball joints

Pass 3 Jul 2009 140,654 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 140,654 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 127,625 miles

brake assist light on

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Jun 2007 112,611 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 101,281 miles

rear numberplate in poor condition

unable to check outer sills due to covers

underbody covers fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2006 100,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 81,148 miles

TWO ADVISORYS ISSUED WITH FIRST VT 30

Fail 1 Jul 2005 81,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y192 JGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y192 JGC, 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 Y192 JGC registered?

Y192 JGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 July 2001.

Is Y192 JGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y192 JGC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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