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Y319 UVV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,349 mi
Last recorded167,349 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY319 UVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 167,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 154,499 miles

Center exhaust bracket broken

Headlight lenses deteriorating

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 154,499 miles

Center exhaust bracket broken

Headlight lenses deteriorating

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 145,572 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 134,903 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S N/S front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 134,126 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 125,515 miles

middle box deteriating

offside front tyre worn very close on inner and outer edges

Fail 10 Apr 2013 125,515 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

middle box deteriating

offside front tyre worn very close on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Mar 2012 115,216 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 115,216 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

advise front pads very low

Pass 26 Mar 2011 103,953 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 100,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 95,098 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 95,049 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 90,982 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 84,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 84,152 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 80,469 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 80,469 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2006 80,330 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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Y319 UVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y319 UVV, 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 Y319 UVV registered?

Y319 UVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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