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Y402 JFH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,090 mi
Last recorded108,090 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY402 JFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 108,090 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 102,856 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 99,342 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 97,263 miles

ESP warning lamp illuminated

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 97,263 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

ESP warning lamp illuminated

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 93,451 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 86,264 miles

Windscreen washer bottle leaking

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2009 77,192 miles

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

Steering arm on off side of rack has slight play

Pass 24 Jan 2008 66,874 miles

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

both rear brake steel pipes to flexable hoses starting to corrod

front of side innor steering knuckle joint starting to wear

Pass 25 Jan 2007 58,423 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 58,423 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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Y402 JFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 Y402 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 Y402 JFH registered?

Y402 JFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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