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Y731 JOG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,298 mi
Last recorded93,298 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY731 JOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 93,298 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 93,298 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 86,335 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 81,947 miles

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Pass 8 Dec 2014 78,504 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 74,765 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 71,420 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 71,377 miles

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

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

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Pass 13 Dec 2011 67,515 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 62,963 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 59,093 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 55,181 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 55,143 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 50,676 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 46,397 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 42,074 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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Y731 JOG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y731 JOG, 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 Y731 JOG registered?

Y731 JOG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y731 JOG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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