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Y39 JCA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,817 mi
Last recorded130,817 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY39 JCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 130,817 miles

1 reg lamp dim

both wing mirror indicators slightly white

off side front link bar bushes split

sligh blow on centre exhaust system and slightly insucure

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Jul 2014 128,032 miles

both mirror indicators slightly white

hand brake efforts slightly low

slight blow i on exhaust system

slight corrosion on brake pipes to both rear flexi hoses and both front flexi hoses

slight fuel leak on injector leak off pipe

Pass 11 Mar 2013 116,103 miles

slight corrosion on both brake pipes to both front flexi hoses

slight corrosion on both brake pipes to both rear flexi hoses

slight inbalance on front brakes

Fail 9 Mar 2013 116,060 miles

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

slight corrosion on both brake pipes to both front flexi hoses

slight corrosion on both brake pipes to both rear flexi hoses

slight inbalance on front brakes

Fail 2 Mar 2012 111,121 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 111,121 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 99,505 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 88,685 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 81,763 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 71,343 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 64,264 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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Y39 JCA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y39 JCA, 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 Y39 JCA registered?

Y39 JCA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y39 JCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y39 JCA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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