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Y362 JGC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,921 mi
Last recorded113,921 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY362 JGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 113,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2018 113,860 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

front rubber jacking blocks missing from outer sills

Pass 16 May 2017 111,763 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 111,694 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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)

both front rubber jacking blocks missing from sills

Pass 17 May 2016 108,641 miles

all four tyres wearing to 3mm tread depth

Pass 5 Jun 2015 106,679 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyre on 3mm tread depth

kerb damage to nearside front tyre

slight deterioration to offside front torque/reaction arm

Pass 5 Jun 2014 103,540 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 99,734 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 99,672 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 92,826 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 89,830 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 85,957 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 85,957 miles

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)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 83,594 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 83,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 75,675 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 64,602 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 53,529 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 53,480 miles

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

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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Y362 JGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y362 JGC, 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 Y362 JGC registered?

Y362 JGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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