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Y413 ULF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

202,244 mi
Last recorded202,244 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY413 ULF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 202,244 miles

Rear shocks weak

Rear wheel arch corrosion sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2016 201,986 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Both marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cord showing (4.1.E.1)

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Both door mirrors (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear shock absorbers weak

Rear arch corrosion covers fitted underside inspection impaired.

Pass 24 Jun 2015 187,780 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2015 187,778 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 166,049 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 161,146 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 150,653 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 139,248 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 125,996 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 125,996 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2009 113,720 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 100,800 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 87,196 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 73,554 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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Y413 ULF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y413 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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Y413 ULF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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