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Y63 JGW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,334 mi
Last recorded92,334 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY63 JGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 92,334 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2022 92,330 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2021 89,523 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 89,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm (Chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm (Chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 87,314 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel movement in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 83,946 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp cracked and bulb not working.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 79,585 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

Pass 24 Jun 2017 76,171 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 76,171 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 72,061 miles

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

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

nsf fog lamp inop

Fail 11 Jul 2015 68,171 miles

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front weipers split but clearing 75% of the windscreen

nsr flexi brake hose starting to crack and perish

osr flexi brake hose starting to crack and perish

Pass 11 Jul 2015 68,171 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front weipers split but clearing 75% of the windscreen

nsr flexi brake hose starting to crack and perish

osr flexi brake hose starting to crack and perish

Pass 16 Jul 2014 63,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2014 63,276 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 59,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 91,239 miles

General msurface corrosion to exhauist system in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 56,985 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 25 Oct 2010 55,281 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2009 52,075 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 46,022 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 41,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 41,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 37,522 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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Y63 JGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y63 JGW, 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 Y63 JGW registered?

Y63 JGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y63 JGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y63 JGW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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