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Y63 JAF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,918 mi
Last recorded144,918 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY63 JAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 144,918 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed offside and nearside (5.2.2b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

emissions just met

front to rear grease been applied to brake pipes

under-sealer been applied to all under-body and suspension components

undertrays and covers been fitted to underbody

Fail 16 May 2017 144,918 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed offside and nearside (5.2.2b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

emissions just met

front to rear grease been applied to brake pipes

under-sealer been applied to all under-body and suspension components

undertrays and covers been fitted to underbody

Fail 20 Apr 2017 144,609 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Central Rear under tray loose

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed centre of belt (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both OSR and NSR mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded all rear suspension arms corroded (2.4.G.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, rear spring mounts (2.4.A.3)

brake fluid level low

Fail 23 Feb 2017 144,598 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes above fuel pump at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured At top suspension arm mount, been pushed forward and cracked. (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened At mounting points (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear upper and lower arms (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 135,847 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 127,851 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 127,822 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated 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)

nearside rear brake has a slight bind when rotated by hand.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 121,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 109,052 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine managment light on

exhaust front support missing

light switch fault

Pass 31 Jan 2012 95,745 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 95,671 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 83,973 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 83,970 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 81,111 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 76,869 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 70,497 miles

slight exhaust leak around manifold

unable to check floors due to covers fitted

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2007 63,655 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

unable to check floors due to covers fitted

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2006 54,753 miles

nail in offside front tyre

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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Y63 JAF 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 66.7%.

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 Y63 JAF, 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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Y63 JAF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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