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Y432 JEC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,028 mi
Last recorded100,028 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY432 JEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 100,028 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 160,842 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

BAS system malfunction light on DVSA advised to manual advise this

Both headlamp lens deteriorated

Head lamp adjuster not checked as there is no visible headlamp image on the beam tester

Undertray fitted obscuring some parts

oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2017 43,512 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 88,114 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 88,114 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 80,506 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 74,802 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 73,870 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 27 Jun 2012 63,417 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 63,417 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

offside front tyre deteriorating

Pass 20 Jun 2011 57,421 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 53,873 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 15 Jun 2009 49,751 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

manufactures plastic covers under majority of vehicle

Fail 15 Jun 2009 49,751 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

manufactures plastic covers under majority of vehicle

Pass 20 Jun 2008 44,884 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 40,136 miles

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 23 Jun 2006 36,066 miles

phone bracket on screen out side of zone a

Pass 28 Jun 2005 31,098 miles

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

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)

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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Y432 JEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y432 JEC, 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 Y432 JEC registered?

Y432 JEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y432 JEC safe to buy?

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