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Y114 UAM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

91,266 mi
Last recorded91,266 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY114 UAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 91,266 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody surface corroision

Pass 4 Apr 2025 85,524 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear diff has slight leak

Underbody corrosion in places

Fail 3 Apr 2025 85,524 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear diff has slight leak

Underbody corrosion in places

Pass 4 Apr 2024 82,951 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 80,347 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 80,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear both tyres cracks to inner wall.

Pass 1 Jul 2020 76,726 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 75,641 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 72,134 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 72,134 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 65,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 58,994 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 58,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 52,870 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 50,308 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 49,245 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 49,245 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 47,287 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 49,059 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 49,059 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)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 45,257 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 42,603 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 39,691 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 35,412 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 30,123 miles

Nearside front door difficult to open due to body damage

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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Y114 UAM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y114 UAM, 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 Y114 UAM registered?

Y114 UAM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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