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Y543 JNO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,918 mi
Last recorded98,918 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY543 JNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 98,918 miles

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

eng light on

wipers spliting

Fail 29 Jun 2010 98,888 miles

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

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

eng light on

wipers spliting

Pass 30 Jun 2009 89,882 miles

engine management warning lamp on

exhaust mounting corroded away

o/s,n/s/front+n/s/r tyres getting low

shield fitted on underside

Fail 30 Jun 2009 89,882 miles

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

engine management warning lamp on

exhaust mounting corroded away

o/s,n/s/front+n/s/r tyres getting low

shield fitted on underside

Fail 30 Jun 2008 82,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise engine management light on dash

strong advise wear to front pads and discs

Pass 30 Jun 2008 82,655 miles

advise engine management light on dash

strong advise wear to front pads and discs

Pass 3 Jul 2006 60,209 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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Y543 JNO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y543 JNO, 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 Y543 JNO registered?

Y543 JNO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2001.

Is Y543 JNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y543 JNO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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