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Y311 JTA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,167 mi
Last recorded125,167 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY311 JTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 125,167 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 118,743 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

middle exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2015 118,741 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

middle exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2014 108,092 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 107,877 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 95,954 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 95,954 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine managment light on

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 83,137 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 83,137 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 72,324 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 72,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 62,451 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front discs worn

Fail 17 Nov 2010 62,451 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front discs worn

Pass 20 Nov 2009 56,087 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 51,424 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 51,424 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,596 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 33,756 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 33,717 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak gearbox area.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 27,043 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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Y311 JTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y311 JTA, 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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Y311 JTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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