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Y47 JPA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,802 mi
Last recorded141,802 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY47 JPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 141,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 134,629 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 129,653 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 129,653 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 117,208 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 106,201 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 95,206 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 83,020 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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Y47 JPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y47 JPA, 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 Y47 JPA registered?

Y47 JPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is Y47 JPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y47 JPA shows 8 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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