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Y4 CJP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,699 mi
Last recorded95,699 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 CJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 95,699 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material visible sections greased, unable to check pipes hidden behind plastic cover panels (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front head restraint missing from seat

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity hole in lens taped over (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

unable to check rear brake pads due to lack of visibility

Fail 12 Aug 2022 95,656 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material visible sections greased, unable to check pipes hidden behind plastic cover panels (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front head restraint missing from seat

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity hole in lens taped over (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

unable to check rear brake pads due to lack of visibility

Pass 9 Aug 2021 91,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 91,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 87,000 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 85,553 miles

front tyres wearing close to wear bars

Fail 25 Sep 2017 85,537 miles

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

front tyres wearing close to wear bars

Pass 26 Sep 2016 85,086 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 84,580 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 83,870 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 82,866 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 81,700 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 81,693 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 79,872 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear road wheel steel type / All other three are alloy

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 79,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear road wheel steel type / All other three are alloy

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 70,803 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 63,170 miles

drive belt tensioner faulty

Pass 31 Jan 2006 50,037 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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Y4 CJP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y4 CJP, 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 Y4 CJP registered?

Y4 CJP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 June 2001.

Is Y4 CJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y4 CJP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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