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Y735 JRB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,401 mi
Last recorded130,401 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY735 JRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2013 130,401 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

slight binding o/s parking brake

Pass 21 Jun 2012 120,034 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate cracked

rear number plate slightly loose

Pass 20 Jun 2011 110,024 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 100,581 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 91,131 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 79,225 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

fan belt loose

Pass 6 Jun 2007 68,883 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 57,923 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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Y735 JRB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y735 JRB, 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 Y735 JRB registered?

Y735 JRB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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