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Y623 JTA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,923 mi
Last recorded135,923 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY623 JTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 135,923 miles

All flexible brake hoses showing age related perishing/deterioration

Both outer sills have protective guards fitted restricting inspection for corrosion in perscribed areas

Minor exhaust leak from intermediate exhaust silencer outlet pipe-just passed exhaust emissions at time of test & requires monitoring

Nearside Front Coil spring badly corroded in lower section-advise monitoring

Play/movement in both steering rack inner joints-not excessive

Rear Brake discs showing age related corrosion

Rear Brake pads ON minimum thickness for MOT Test advise very early replacement

Rear subframe & rear suspension components/pins & bushes showing age related play/movement & corrosion

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside & offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside & offside rear subframe/front trailing arm mounting point badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 138,238 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner both rear inner sills coroded

Rear both rear brake pads low

complete exhaust coroded and slight leak in centre

Pass 19 Apr 2018 123,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r tyres perished

Fail 19 Apr 2018 123,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r tyres perished

Pass 22 May 2017 118,668 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 May 2017 118,668 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 115,060 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 111,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 108,999 miles

os door mirror class poor

rear reg plate poor

Fail 4 Apr 2014 108,999 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

os door mirror class poor

rear reg plate poor

sligh tplay osf rack arm

Pass 4 Apr 2013 103,528 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 98,760 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 92,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine management light on

vehicle underside is generally quite rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2010 85,371 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 78,853 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 72,873 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 64,563 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 55,956 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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Y623 JTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 Y623 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.

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What year was Y623 JTA registered?

Y623 JTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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