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UIL 2260

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,120 mi
Last recorded109,120 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIL 2260
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 109,120 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 96,358 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 96,358 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 87,285 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to all brake discs

offside door mirror lens cracked

Fail 30 Jun 2012 86,701 miles

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

engin menegmint light

Pass 30 Jun 2012 86,701 miles

engin menegmint light

Pass 21 Jun 2011 77,862 miles

E.M.L on

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Jun 2011 77,855 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML on

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

exhaust heat shield insicure

Pass 21 Jul 2010 72,195 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 72,195 miles

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

Advise o/s/f tyre inner edge has cuts but no exposed cords or ply.

Advise plastic covers preventing inspection of under side of vehicle.

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 65,297 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 57,152 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 57,152 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 50,187 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 50,185 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 42,325 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 34,322 miles

Offside Front 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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UIL 2260 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UIL 2260, 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 UIL 2260 registered?

UIL 2260 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is UIL 2260 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UIL 2260 shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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