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Y315 ULH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,161 mi
Last recorded107,161 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY315 ULH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 107,161 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 107,161 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 May 2017 98,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 98,595 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 90,668 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads worn low

Offside Rear brake pads worn low

rear exhaust bracket needs a welded repair

slight play in lower steering joint on column

Fail 13 Apr 2016 90,668 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake pads worn low

Offside Rear brake pads worn low

rear exhaust bracket needs a welded repair

slight play in lower steering joint on column

Pass 14 Jul 2015 84,255 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 84,255 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Center exhaust mounting broken

Pass 7 Apr 2015 82,726 miles

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

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

centre rear exhaust hanger broken / corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2014 77,045 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 70,376 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 66,766 miles

steering rack has play in it

Fail 17 May 2012 66,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering rack has play in it

Pass 16 May 2011 62,443 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 57,262 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 52,224 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 48,245 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 41,020 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 May 2007 40,892 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 38,992 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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Y315 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y315 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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Y315 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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