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Y431 JTW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,736 mi
Last recorded89,736 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY431 JTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 89,736 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 84,948 miles

Diff leaking

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both 2x (5.2.3 (j))

Rear discs worn

Pass 22 Oct 2018 83,059 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 80,521 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 78,141 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 75,243 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 72,315 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 72,315 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 69,264 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 65,847 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 61,573 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 57,297 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 54,346 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 50,051 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 50,051 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 38,346 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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Y431 JTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y431 JTW, 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 Y431 JTW registered?

Y431 JTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 July 2001.

Is Y431 JTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y431 JTW shows 16 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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