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Y229 UGW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,419 mi
Last recorded66,419 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 UGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 11 Jan 2011 66,419 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 58,950 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 51,849 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 42,007 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 79,101 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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Y229 UGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y229 UGW, 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 Y229 UGW registered?

Y229 UGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y229 UGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y229 UGW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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