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Y699 JGX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,468 mi
Last recorded65,468 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY699 JGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 65,468 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 61,214 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 58,233 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 58,233 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 55,789 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake pads worn low closer examination recomended asap

nearside rear tyre grooved on inner and outersidewall

nock from nearside front suspension closer examination recomended

Pass 28 Jun 2010 52,393 miles

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

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

engine warning liht on

Pass 29 Jun 2009 48,986 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 44,705 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 39,722 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 34,854 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 30,153 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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Y699 JGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y699 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 Y699 JGX registered?

Y699 JGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2001.

Is Y699 JGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y699 JGX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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