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Y411 ULE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,662 mi
Last recorded64,662 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY411 ULE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2021 64,662 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 53,144 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 53,144 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 44,960 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2018 41,493 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 35,077 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 34,819 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 34,166 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge.

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

Wipers poor.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 33,047 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 33,047 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 31,636 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge.

Next to rear exhaust mount broken but still supported.

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 30,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

esp/abs light on dash,

exhaust bracket broken at rear axle

Pass 25 Sep 2012 30,870 miles

esp/abs light on dash,

exhaust bracket broken at rear axle

Pass 22 Sep 2011 29,704 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 28,014 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

adv o/s wiper blade split at ends

Fail 28 Sep 2010 28,014 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

adv o/s wiper blade split at ends

Pass 29 Sep 2009 26,889 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 24,965 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 23,143 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 21,287 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 21,287 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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Y411 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y411 ULE, 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 Y411 ULE registered?

Y411 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2001.

Is Y411 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y411 ULE shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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