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Y38 UEU

2001 Mercedes Unknown

Silver Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

361,606 mi
Last recorded361,606 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Unknown132,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY38 UEU
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 361,606 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 361,577 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 360,650 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 360,514 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 360,345 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 360,099 miles

Front king pins have slight play in

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre slightly perished and cracking on side wall + tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak from around transmission area

Fail 4 Mar 2022 360,098 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body insecure wheel arch liner insecure and hanging down on top of wheel (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre heavily perished on inner side wall down to cords + tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front king pins have slight play in

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre slight perished and cracking to side walls + tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak from around transmission area

Pass 12 Mar 2021

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 360,031 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspect n/s/r suspension aig bag leak

Pass 8 Mar 2019 359,851 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre has slight cuts and tread lifting but not reaching any cords

Fail 1 Mar 2019 359,851 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake hose going into calliper leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Braking system leaking air leak around brake master area (1.1.3 (d))

Power steering pump leaking from pipe union on side of steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Braking system leaking air tank leaking due to corrosion (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre has slight cuts and tread lifting but not reaching any cords

Offside Rear Inner tyre perished on inner edge

Offside Rear brake pad breaking up and piece hanging out

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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Y38 UEU is a 2001 Mercedes Unknown in Silver with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 132,999 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y38 UEU registered?

Y38 UEU is a 2001 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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