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Y162 UVV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,701 mi
Last recorded107,701 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY162 UVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 107,701 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Fail 2 Jun 2026 107,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 16 May 2025 95,690 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Fail 16 May 2025 95,690 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 5 Jun 2024 88,286 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 78,423 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 78,414 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 77,960 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 76,527 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wear on o/s track rod

Pass 10 Jun 2019 74,786 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 72,708 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2017 70,441 miles

engine cover

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2016 68,616 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 66,702 miles

wear on n/s steering track rod

Pass 24 Jun 2014 65,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 63,809 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 62,310 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 62,258 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 59,662 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 59,645 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 56,205 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 50,601 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 47,446 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 47,446 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 41,688 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 41,686 miles

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

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

advisory.offside front tyre worn bald on outer shoulder.advise attention.

Pass 23 Jun 2006 34,179 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 26,218 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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Y162 UVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y162 UVV, 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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Y162 UVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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