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Y299 ULH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,978 mi
Last recorded120,978 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY299 ULH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 120,978 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 112,819 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 99,992 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 90,569 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 90,569 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2008 80,699 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 64,176 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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Y299 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 Y299 ULH, 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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How do I check the history of Y299 ULH?

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What year was Y299 ULH registered?

Y299 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 July 2001.

Is Y299 ULH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y299 ULH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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