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Y673 JGX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,004 mi
Last recorded150,004 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY673 JGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Fail 17 May 2019 150,004 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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 lower arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Drive shaft Inside oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Surface rust wheel arch

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear surface rust rear wheel arch

Offside Front surface rust wheel arch

Offside Rear surface rust wheel arch

Rear Rear Loading Door Not operational during test. Remain closed

Pass 8 May 2018 144,145 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit,the legal limit is 1.6mm and tyre on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

engine management light on

steering noisy on full lock

temporey fuel cap fitted

Fail 8 May 2018 144,145 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit,the legal limit is 1.6mm and tyre on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

engine management light on

steering noisy on full lock

temporey fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 130,682 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 130,680 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 122,618 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 30 Apr 2016 122,618 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2015 102,909 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear shock absorbers have little or no damping effect.

Fail 24 Apr 2015 102,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear shock absorbers have little or no damping effect.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 85,827 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 85,827 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 69,759 miles

engine management light on.

Fail 10 Apr 2013 69,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine management light on.

Pass 1 May 2012 66,546 miles

offside rear tyre worn inner edge,

Fail 23 Apr 2012 66,480 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear tyre worn inner edge,

Pass 28 Apr 2011 62,220 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 56,830 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 56,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 51,882 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 51,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 46,570 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 46,570 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 40,899 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 40,899 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 34,548 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 34,548 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y673 JGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y673 JGX, 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 Y673 JGX registered?

Y673 JGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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