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Y341 ULF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,609 mi
Last recorded173,609 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY341 ULF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 173,609 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 171,065 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 171,065 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 165,412 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 151,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine light is on !!

near side front tyre cut on sidewall

srs light is on!!

Fail 14 May 2010 151,660 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine light is on !!

near side front tyre cut on sidewall

srs light is on!!

Pass 11 May 2009 138,070 miles

Child seat X 2 fitted to rear seats

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light staying on

Front number plate is damaged

Nearside mirror unit loose

Oil leak

Stone chips to front screen and wipers badly smearing when tested recommend new wipers

WARNING: Both rear road tyres are worn below the legal limit of 1.6mm over 50% of the tyres recommend new tyres NOW DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2007 106,073 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 106,073 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper need to be change

Pass 17 Nov 2005 85,166 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 84,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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Y341 ULF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y341 ULF, 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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Y341 ULF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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