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Y187 UGX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,032 mi
Last recorded127,032 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY187 UGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 127,032 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides recommend urgent replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated advise adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 125,504 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 122,708 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 119,447 miles

Offside Crack at lower part of the windscreen. Outside 'Zone A' and 'Swept area', not affecting the drivers view. Recommended change

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn, but no ply or cords visible

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both, offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. Both, offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 114,925 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 107,352 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 101,418 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Jul 2013 97,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2012 92,968 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 85,832 miles

Advise on condition of front brake pads and discs

Fail 17 Jun 2011 85,743 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Advise on condition of front brake pads and discs

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 77,297 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 77,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 68,873 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 68,873 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 57,062 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 41,167 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 41,165 miles

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

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 UGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UGX, 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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Y187 UGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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