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Y727 JHB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,182 mi
Last recorded120,182 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY727 JHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 120,182 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 119,239 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2019 119,230 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 118,598 miles

advise brake hose ferules rusty

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 117,987 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 117,133 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Various (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 116,610 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 116,183 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 115,624 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 115,228 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 114,739 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 114,374 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 111,054 miles

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

rear number plate start to de-laminate

Pass 25 Jun 2009 101,247 miles

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

front of engine pulley wheels some noise

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

rear number plate start to de-laminate

Fail 23 Jun 2009 101,247 miles

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

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

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

front of engine pulley wheels some noise

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

rear number plate start to de-laminate

Pass 12 Jun 2008 88,440 miles

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

Parking brake "sounder" ratchet broken

Rear number plate condition deterioated

Fail 12 Jun 2008 88,440 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake "sounder" ratchet broken

Rear number plate condition deterioated

Pass 27 Jun 2007 77,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 64,400 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertray fitted

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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Y727 JHB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y727 JHB, 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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Y727 JHB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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