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Y46 JTM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

158,840 mi
Last recorded158,840 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY46 JTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 158,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 158,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 155,065 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 155,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Body condition poor.

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 151,226 miles

Body condition corroding.

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (BOTH) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 151,226 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Body condition corroding.

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (BOTH) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 147,000 miles

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

Oil leak Differential Rear

outer body panel corroding

Fail 20 Feb 2019 146,999 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Oil leak Differential Rear

outer body panel corroding

Pass 17 Feb 2018 142,668 miles

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

Oil leak Differential Rear ()

Fail 16 Feb 2018 142,656 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak Differential Rear ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2017 138,425 miles

EML light

Pass 28 Jan 2016 132,375 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 132,367 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 126,783 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken

Fail 16 Feb 2015 126,783 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 15 Apr 2014 122,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2014 122,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 117,859 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 117,758 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 111,309 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

vin plate missing from windscreen

Pass 17 Mar 2011 97,289 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 81,500 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 70,512 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 70,512 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 60,934 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 51,725 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 42,191 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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Y46 JTM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 Y46 JTM, 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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Y46 JTM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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