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UUI 1622

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

217,585 mi
Last recorded217,585 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUI 1622
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 217,585 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 210,833 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 210,830 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Centre Rear oil leak on diff

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 28 May 2016 338,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted seat belt not tested

Slight wiper damage to the windscreen

Pass 5 Jun 2015 193,420 miles

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

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

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

vehicle is fitted with lowering springs

Pass 30 Jun 2014 182,746 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 174,511 miles

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

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken - system secure

Pass 29 Jun 2012 163,675 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 163,555 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 155,480 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 146,133 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 130,774 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 115,916 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 115,916 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 100,614 miles

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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UUI 1622 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel 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 UUI 1622, 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 UUI 1622 registered?

UUI 1622 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 August 2001.

Is UUI 1622 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUI 1622 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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