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Y736 JDT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,219 mi
Last recorded97,219 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY736 JDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 97,219 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

unable to hold bonnet up

Fail 21 Feb 2011 97,219 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

unable to hold bonnet up

Pass 24 Feb 2010 91,969 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

rear registration plate deteriorated

under bonnet cover fitted

under carrage cover fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2010 91,969 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

rear registration plate deteriorated

under bonnet cover fitted

under carrage cover fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2009 78,685 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 70,153 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 59,288 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 59,286 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 49,001 miles

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

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

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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Y736 JDT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y736 JDT, 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

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What year was Y736 JDT registered?

Y736 JDT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y736 JDT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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