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Y298 JHB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

149,256 mi
Last recorded149,256 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY298 JHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 149,256 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 149,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 144,093 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 134,300 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 126,826 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 117,254 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 117,254 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 107,935 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 100,818 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 100,818 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 99,660 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 96,324 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 96,324 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 88,603 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN INNER STEERING RACK ARMS

CONDENSATION N/S/F FOGLAMP LENSE.

EXHAUST MOUNT ADRIFT X1 SYSTEM STILL SUPPORTED

FRONT BRAKE PADS 70% WEAR APPROX/BRAKES NOISY IN OPERATION

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F AND N/S/F CROSS STRUT BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view DISCOLOURED (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel ADVISE INSPECTION/ADJUSTMENT (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 88,478 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD AREA (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN INNER STEERING RACK ARMS

CONDENSATION N/S/F FOGLAMP LENSE.

EXHAUST MOUNT ADRIFT X1 SYSTEM STILL SUPPORTED

FRONT BRAKE PADS 70% WEAR APPROX/BRAKES NOISY IN OPERATION

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F AND N/S/F CROSS STRUT BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view DISCOLOURED (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel ADVISE INSPECTION/ADJUSTMENT (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 75,837 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 64,336 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 56,094 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 48,379 miles

Gearbox oil leak

o/s/f thrust arm gator split and both bushes worn/split

Fail 23 Oct 2011 48,193 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 42,562 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 32,324 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 32,320 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

mil light on

Pass 24 Oct 2008 30,969 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 30,969 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 27,596 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 23,464 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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Y298 JHB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 Y298 JHB, 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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Y298 JHB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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