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Y736 JHB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,522 mi
Last recorded110,522 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY736 JHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 110,522 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 106,691 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 104,591 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 102,045 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 98,994 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 95,763 miles

n/s wiper

Fail 20 Jul 2016 95,729 miles

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

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

n/s wiper

Pass 14 Jul 2015 91,783 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 87,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 83,856 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 79,885 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 75,126 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 75,118 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 71,221 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 71,216 miles

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)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 62,141 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 53,759 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 49,904 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 49,904 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 49,478 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 42,254 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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Y736 JHB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y736 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y736 JHB?

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What year was Y736 JHB registered?

Y736 JHB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y736 JHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y736 JHB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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