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Y144 UAM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,132 mi
Last recorded103,132 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY144 UAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 103,132 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 99,805 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 99,805 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 95,388 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 74,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

*** N/S/R CHILD SEAT NOT FITTED CORRECTLY ***

Fail 4 Jul 2012 74,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

*** N/S/R CHILD SEAT NOT FITTED CORRECTLY ***

Pass 20 Jun 2011 55,259 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 55,259 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 55,203 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 55,203 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 54,405 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 54,405 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 50,921 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 49,022 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 47,103 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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Y144 UAM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y144 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y144 UAM registered?

Y144 UAM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y144 UAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y144 UAM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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