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Y616 JTA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,737 mi
Last recorded89,737 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY616 JTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 89,737 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 86,928 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 83,332 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear floor slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 77,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 69,426 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 69,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 62,434 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 56,319 miles

front brake application uneven

nearside park brake effort poor

nearside tyre was deflated

Fail 16 Sep 2014 56,319 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven

nearside park brake effort poor

nearside tyre was deflated

Pass 27 Sep 2013 50,624 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 50,624 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 46,160 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 41,553 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 37,782 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Mar 2009 31,152 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 28,148 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 24,418 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 21,484 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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Y616 JTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y616 JTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y616 JTA registered?

Y616 JTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2001.

Is Y616 JTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y616 JTA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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