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Y187 UGK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,539 mi
Last recorded137,539 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY187 UGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 137,539 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Slight play in near side of steering rack

Pass 23 Mar 2024 133,333 miles

Brake pipe corroding at rear

Exhaust bracket at front has come away from exhaust

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

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Slight oil leak from transmission

Pass 11 Mar 2023 127,360 miles

Nearside Rear Indicator starting to go pale

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside Front Indicator starting to go pale

Offside Rear Indicator starting to go pale

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit

Slight leak from center exhaust box

Pass 26 Mar 2022 122,380 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 116,888 miles

N/s front torque strut ball joint dust seal starting to split

N/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Slight play in o/s front cross strut ball joint

Pass 21 Mar 2020 112,148 miles

Slight play in o/s front cross strut ball joint

Pass 16 Mar 2019 104,328 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 97,725 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 91,297 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 85,514 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 79,024 miles

Differential drive shaft seals leaking

N/S/R tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 74,104 miles

Front anti roll bar links worn

O/s steering worn

Pass 28 Mar 2013 69,424 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 24 Mar 2012 64,666 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 59,764 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 59,764 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 54,026 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 48,518 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 48,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 43,724 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside front tyre BALD on outer edge.

Fail 28 Mar 2008 43,178 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside front tyre BALD on outer edge.

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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Y187 UGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y187 UGK, 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 Y187 UGK registered?

Y187 UGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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