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Y281 JAT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

134,973 mi
Last recorded134,973 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY281 JAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 134,973 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 134,973 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 134,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

parking brake effort low

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2017 132,727 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle missing (under the fixed seat base?) (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear lower rose joints worn

play inside the steering rack

sterring rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 7 Apr 2016 125,369 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 125,369 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 123,734 miles

Oil leak

glow plug light on.

steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn.

Fail 10 Apr 2015 123,734 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn.

Pass 12 Apr 2014 118,534 miles

Oil leak

slight play in both front wheels.

Fail 12 Apr 2014 118,534 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

slight play in both front wheels.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 115,035 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2013 115,035 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 114,360 miles

Oil leak

air bag and glow plug light on. nearside front tyre has small cut on sidewall.

Fail 20 Apr 2012 114,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

air bag and glow plug light on. nearside front tyre has small cut on sidewall.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 112,491 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2011 112,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2010 105,137 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 152,166 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 152,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 132,838 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 132,838 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 111,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 101,216 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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Y281 JAT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 Y281 JAT, 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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Y281 JAT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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