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Y513 JGX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,564 mi
Last recorded140,564 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY513 JGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 140,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

rear shock absorbers feel worn

Fail 16 May 2018 140,564 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 4 May 2017 122,813 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 122,813 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 122,775 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 122,775 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 120,695 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 120,695 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 116,992 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 116,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 103,757 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 103,757 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 96,253 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 89,207 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 81,061 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 72,493 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 63,650 miles

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

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

steering rack has slite play in o/s

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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Y513 JGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y513 JGX, 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 Y513 JGX registered?

Y513 JGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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