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Y287 JCY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,509 mi
Last recorded107,509 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY287 JCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 107,509 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (alliminium) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (alliminium ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front top suspension mount/bearing worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 107,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced also poor dip beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced also poor dip beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (cast iron ) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (alliminium) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (alliminium ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front top suspension mount/bearing worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 102,940 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ignition key function heavily worn

Fail 23 Oct 2018 102,928 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ignition key function heavily worn

Pass 12 Oct 2017 95,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust support bracket braking away

Fail 12 Oct 2017 95,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear handbrake readings lower than expected

exhaust support bracket braking away

handbrake reading 16% only just passed

handbrake travel

Pass 13 Oct 2016 92,070 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake readings lower than expected

exhaust system supported front and rear but nothing inbetween

Pass 15 Oct 2015 88,986 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres on legal limit, replace soon

exhaust support bracket missing, broken away

Fail 14 Oct 2015 88,986 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres on legal limit, replace soon

exhaust support bracket missing, broken away

Pass 15 Oct 2014 84,458 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust support bracket broken away from exhaust

wiper marks in windscreen

Fail 3 Oct 2014 84,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust support bracket broken away from exhaust

wiper marks in windscreen

Pass 26 Sep 2013 81,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 73,323 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 73,323 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 66,555 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 65,157 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 65,157 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 61,827 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 60,365 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 56,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2008 56,116 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2006 44,268 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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Y287 JCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y287 JCY, 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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Y287 JCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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