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Y122 ULC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,306 mi
Last recorded135,306 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY122 ULC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 135,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 120,180 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 101,437 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 101,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 82,245 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 82,245 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2009 61,448 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 61,448 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 41,549 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 19,998 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 10,294 miles

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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Y122 ULC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y122 ULC, 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 Y122 ULC registered?

Y122 ULC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y122 ULC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y122 ULC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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