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Y649 JNO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,801 mi
Last recorded146,801 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY649 JNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 146,801 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

nsr seat belt checked with child seat in place

osr brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 138,654 miles

e.m.l. on dash

Fail 17 May 2012 138,646 miles

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

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

e.m.l. on dash

Pass 11 May 2011 130,712 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 130,712 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 7 May 2010 121,796 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

e.m.l. on dash

handbrake did not lock

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 May 2009 113,088 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine management light on

Pass 23 May 2008 104,593 miles

e.m.l on

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn close to limit of 1.6mm

Fail 23 May 2008 104,593 miles

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

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

e.m.l on

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn close to limit of 1.6mm

Pass 25 May 2007 94,637 miles

e.m.l on

Pass 19 May 2006 84,080 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 84,080 miles

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

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

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

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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Y649 JNO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y649 JNO, 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 Y649 JNO registered?

Y649 JNO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y649 JNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y649 JNO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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