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M6 UPP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,625 mi
Last recorded90,625 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 UPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 90,625 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 90,617 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 88,421 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 81,643 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 77,786 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2013 77,785 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2012 72,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 68,222 miles

Front brake discs worn & lipped.

Fail 24 Jan 2011 68,222 miles

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

Front brake discs worn & lipped.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 64,727 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 60,023 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 55,086 miles

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

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

slight wear at offside inner steering rack bush

Pass 19 Jan 2007 48,899 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 45,299 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 45,295 miles

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

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

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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M6 UPP 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 M6 UPP, 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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M6 UPP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 February 2001.

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