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Y284 JHG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,475 mi
Last recorded67,475 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY284 JHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 67,475 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 67,473 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 66,649 miles

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

Wiper slightly smearing offside

Pass 27 Apr 2017 64,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust bracket broken but it safe

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Anti roll bars linkage deteriating

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 May 2016 62,611 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 60,756 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 60,756 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 57,366 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 57,366 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 54,945 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 51,120 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 45,945 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 38,921 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 34,844 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 34,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 30,823 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 26,293 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 21,298 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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Y284 JHG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y284 JHG, 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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Y284 JHG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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