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Y469 JCH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,972 mi
Last recorded177,972 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY469 JCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 177,972 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 171,717 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 160,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 160,386 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 153,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread worn heavily on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread heavily worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 27 Sep 2017 153,910 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread worn heavily on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread heavily worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 27 Sep 2016 148,016 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 141,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 130,572 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 118,781 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 118,781 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 103,806 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011
Pass 17 Feb 2010 84,122 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 81,636 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 81,613 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 72,441 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 67,079 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 67,038 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 59,773 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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Y469 JCH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y469 JCH, 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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Y469 JCH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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