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Y1 JLP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,035 mi
Last recorded70,035 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY1 JLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 70,035 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 70,011 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 68,909 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 65,987 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 65,987 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 63,747 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 61,292 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 58,538 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 56,215 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 53,534 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 49,760 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 46,862 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 46,862 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 42,800 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 40,246 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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Y1 JLP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y1 JLP, 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 Y1 JLP registered?

Y1 JLP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is Y1 JLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y1 JLP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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