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Y192 UBO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,748 mi
Last recorded136,748 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY192 UBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 136,748 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 136,748 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 133,913 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 131,400 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 131,400 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 129,174 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 125,926 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 125,923 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 124,235 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 124,235 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 117,180 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 93,845 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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Y192 UBO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y192 UBO, 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 Y192 UBO registered?

Y192 UBO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y192 UBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y192 UBO shows 12 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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