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Y391 UAD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

67,319 mi
Last recorded67,319 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY391 UAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 67,319 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear diff leaking oil

Underbody fully covered in underseal. All brake pipes and suspension components covered in underseal

Fail 24 Aug 2026 67,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear diff leaking oil

Underbody fully covered in underseal. All brake pipes and suspension components covered in underseal

Pass 5 Aug 2025 66,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 66,403 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chassis, suspension components, brakes and fuel lines corroded.

under body covered in under seal.

Pass 24 Jul 2023 66,122 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under body under sealed

Pass 15 Jul 2022 65,748 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 65,342 miles

Chassis,suspension components,sub frame ,rear axle,brakes and fuel lines corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 64,113 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in shoulder of tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2019 64,112 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in shoulder of tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2018 63,509 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre is cracking

nearside front tyre outer sidewall is damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2017 62,851 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 62,365 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 61,966 miles

slight oil leak gearbox

Pass 17 Apr 2014 61,073 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 61,073 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 59,481 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 59,480 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 58,041 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 58,041 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 55,409 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 52,638 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 49,302 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 49,302 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 45,672 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 45,672 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 38,195 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 31,630 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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Y391 UAD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y391 UAD, 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 Y391 UAD registered?

Y391 UAD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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