MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,982 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
BAS warning light on multi function display
n/s wing mirror loose but not insecure
play felt in both front steering arms
tail light left fault on multifunction display but has two working rear tail light on vehicle
under tray covering underside
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
BAS warning light on multi function display
n/s wing mirror loose but not insecure
play felt in both front steering arms
tail light left fault on multifunction display but has two working rear tail light on vehicle
under tray covering underside
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
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
engine management light was on
n/s/f headlamp aim pattern started fading
slight movement in n/s/f steering arm fixing
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
engine management light was on
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Halfshaft nut missing (4.2.B.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y716 JGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y716 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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Y716 JGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 2001.
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