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Y371 JAA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,618 mi
Last recorded90,618 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY371 JAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 90,618 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 90,618 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 65,909 miles

nearside front tyre cut on inner edge but not showing cord

nearside front tyre/wheel mishaped

rear brake pads appear low

slight play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Pass 11 Nov 2010 38,516 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 37,109 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 35,680 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 32,264 miles

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

gearbox oil leak from connecter plug

Pass 19 Jun 2006 25,052 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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Y371 JAA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y371 JAA, 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 Y371 JAA registered?

Y371 JAA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y371 JAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y371 JAA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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