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Y246 UAD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,889 mi
Last recorded127,889 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 UAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 127,889 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 127,889 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 127,664 miles

ESP warning lamp illuminating.

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2017 127,631 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported metal mount to gearbox broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' objects hanging from interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 123,142 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 21 May 2015 113,801 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine warning light on

front no plate damaged

front suspension perscribed areas corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r tyes worn excesive on inner shoulders

Fail 15 May 2015 113,801 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine warning light on

exhaust blow in manifold area

front no plate damaged

front suspension perscribed areas corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r tyes worn excesive on inner shoulders

Pass 12 May 2014 109,015 miles

front discs worn

front no plate and surround damaged

rear discs worn

both front tyres worn excesively on inner shoulders

Pass 21 May 2013 104,304 miles

front no plate damaged

poor pattern 0/s/f head light

Fail 15 May 2013 104,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2012 96,839 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 54,093 miles

near side front tyre bald bands both edges

off side front tyre bald band inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2007 44,654 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 44,654 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 37,255 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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Y246 UAD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y246 UAD, 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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Y246 UAD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 August 2001.

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