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Y546 JCN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,563 mi
Last recorded174,563 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY546 JCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 174,563 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush various (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

slight corrosion on nearside and offside front brake pipes

Pass 25 Oct 2016 172,134 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 167,119 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 161,579 miles

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 158,403 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 152,949 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 148,422 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 144,078 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 144,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 139,326 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 139,326 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 135,201 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 128,582 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 118,493 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 118,493 miles

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

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

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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Y546 JCN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y546 JCN, 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 Y546 JCN registered?

Y546 JCN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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