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Y356 ULF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,016 mi
Last recorded159,016 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY356 ULF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 159,016 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 219,124 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 204,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 118,235 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 115,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

aims on min

o/s mirror cracked

srs light on

Fail 27 Nov 2009 115,131 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2007 107,207 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

crack in o/s/f wing mirror glass

slight smear on front wipers

wear on inner and outer edge of n/s/f and n/s/r tyre

Fail 30 Nov 2007 107,194 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

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

crack in o/s/f wing mirror glass

slight smear on front wipers

wear on inner and outer edge of n/s/f and n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2006 100,603 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 100,603 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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Y356 ULF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y356 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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What year was Y356 ULF registered?

Y356 ULF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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