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Y381 ULF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,329 mi
Last recorded115,329 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY381 ULF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 115,329 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Aug 2020 115,319 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jul 2019 113,379 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 113,376 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 111,637 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 109,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 20 Jul 2017 109,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 4 Aug 2016 107,998 miles

Front o/sand n/s brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2015 105,672 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 103,326 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 100,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 98,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 96,351 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 93,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2009 91,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

child seat fitted n/s/r

dustguard rubbing on disc n/s/r

exhaust cat to centre section flange corroded

plastic covers on sills

plastic covers on underside of car

slight corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch to sill

slight oil leak from diff

Pass 31 Jul 2008 88,921 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 86,041 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 9 Aug 2006 69,892 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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Y381 ULF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y381 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 Y381 ULF registered?

Y381 ULF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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