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Y802 JDF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,178 mi
Last recorded165,178 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY802 JDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2017 165,178 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of body sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor panel (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of body sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 159,319 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 154,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 150,105 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 147,317 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2012 143,027 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 14 Mar 2011 139,575 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust mount broken but still secure

Pass 20 Jan 2010 135,432 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 135,432 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 127,042 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 127,040 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 119,470 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 119,416 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 110,600 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 89,152 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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Y802 JDF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y802 JDF, 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 Y802 JDF registered?

Y802 JDF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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