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Y617 JFH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,980 mi
Last recorded167,980 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY617 JFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2016 167,980 miles

pads appear low

Pass 11 Jun 2015 161,424 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 153,067 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 142,454 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 131,457 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre nailed

slight corrosion on offside front brake pipe to flex

Pass 20 Jun 2011 119,057 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 108,883 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 97,409 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 87,208 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 73,998 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 61,208 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y617 JFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y617 JFH, 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 Y617 JFH registered?

Y617 JFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y617 JFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y617 JFH shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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