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Y302 JFH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,650 mi
Last recorded119,650 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY302 JFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 119,650 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 119,650 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 113,817 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 113,817 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 109,126 miles

engine management light on dash

Fail 4 Dec 2013 109,126 miles

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

engine management light on dash

Pass 6 Dec 2012 104,815 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 104,815 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 101,012 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 96,557 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2010 96,557 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 93,169 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 89,049 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 89,049 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 84,489 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 78,853 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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Y302 JFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y302 JFH, 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 Y302 JFH registered?

Y302 JFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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