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Y421 ULE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,186 mi
Last recorded87,186 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY421 ULE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 87,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

body has slight damage to o/s/f but no sharp edges

oil leak on gearbox

various under body corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2010 66,649 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 66,649 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 57,261 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 57,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s front tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 18 Mar 2008 54,905 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 54,905 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2007 48,763 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 48,763 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 44,139 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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Y421 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y421 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 Y421 ULE registered?

Y421 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y421 ULE safe to buy?

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