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Y831 CJT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,599 mi
Last recorded85,599 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY831 CJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 85,599 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 83,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 77,933 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 77,933 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 74,679 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 71,547 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 66,490 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 62,574 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 56,496 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 50,666 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 46,581 miles

Both front tyre outer edges on 2mm

N/S/F foglight glass cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2005 39,831 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)

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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Y831 CJT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 Y831 CJT, 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 Y831 CJT registered?

Y831 CJT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y831 CJT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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