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Y436 JDN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,283 mi
Last recorded94,283 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY436 JDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 94,283 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 94,279 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear Indicators (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 93,883 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 89,634 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 81,353 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 72,115 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 61,500 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 52,611 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 52,609 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 42,815 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2013 32,910 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 32,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 32,855 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 32,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2010 32,381 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 32,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 30,845 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 29,078 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 26,429 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 23,218 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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Y436 JDN 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 80%.

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 Y436 JDN, 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 Y436 JDN registered?

Y436 JDN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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