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Y419 JSH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,189 mi
Last recorded125,189 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY419 JSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 125,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 114,818 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 114,818 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2014 105,325 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 104,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 104,950 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 104,343 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 104,343 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2011 93,990 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2011 93,990 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Feb 2011 88,935 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 88,935 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 136,094 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 136,094 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 81,392 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 81,392 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 76,501 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 66,639 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 58,563 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 58,553 miles

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

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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Y419 JSH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 Y419 JSH, 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 Y419 JSH registered?

Y419 JSH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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