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Y629 JFH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

83,575 mi
Last recorded83,575 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY629 JFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 83,575 miles

Central Rear Exhaust joint poor

EML illuminated

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 70,235 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 64,854 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 64,854 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Centre exhaust clamp rusted through.

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

Rattle from rear cats.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and above tank running forward (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 62,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion starting to appear in places on underside of vehicle

Fail 29 Jan 2015 62,059 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion starting to appear in places on underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Jan 2014 60,509 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 60,496 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 57,848 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 54,983 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 54,983 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 50,248 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 50,248 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 46,279 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 46,241 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 42,424 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 37,516 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 32,193 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 32,193 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 26,389 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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Y629 JFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y629 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 Y629 JFH registered?

Y629 JFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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