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Y688 JGU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,749 mi
Last recorded113,749 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY688 JGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 113,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 113,638 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 110,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 109,225 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake imbalance

Fail 21 Aug 2018 109,225 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake imbalance

Pass 31 Aug 2017 108,524 miles

Engine only just passed diesel smoke test

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Parking brake needs adjustment/attention

Fail 25 Aug 2017 108,518 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine only just passed diesel smoke test

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Parking brake needs adjustment/attention

Pass 11 Aug 2016 107,290 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 105,889 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 105,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 102,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside wiper rubber split on ends

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2014 102,910 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside wiper rubber split on ends

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 100,252 miles

At nearside front; body damage

Differential output seals leaking.

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 19 Aug 2013 100,249 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

At nearside front; body damage

At offside parking brake; grinding noise.

Differential output seals leaking.

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 97,707 miles

esp lamp lit

Pass 11 Aug 2011 94,410 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 91,569 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 89,104 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 89,072 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 85,932 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 85,932 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 79,710 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

the number plates fitted to this vehicle may fail future m.o.t tests

Pass 1 Sep 2006 68,006 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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Y688 JGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y688 JGU, 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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Y688 JGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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