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Y701 JFM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,644 mi
Last recorded101,644 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY701 JFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 101,644 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 210,058 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 210,058 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 187,998 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 157,218 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 157,218 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 138,631 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 138,631 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y701 JFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y701 JFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y701 JFM?

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What year was Y701 JFM registered?

Y701 JFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y701 JFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y701 JFM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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