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Y424 UJW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

107,296 mi
Last recorded107,296 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY424 UJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 107,296 miles

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 102,682 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Outer vehicle body corroded

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2018 97,170 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 97,169 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 91,764 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all four tyres on legal limits

corrosion on coil springs

corrosion on rear brake pipes

exhaust bracket broken

fault on nearside front indicator

offside front coil spring heavily corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 84,303 miles

Nearside Front Outer of tyre wall cuts but not dangerous

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

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

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 84,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer of tyre wall cuts but not dangerous

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

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

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 72,525 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 69,765 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 67,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 65,163 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 61,318 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 55,029 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 52,043 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 49,459 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 47,666 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 45,770 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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Y424 UJW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y424 UJW, 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 Y424 UJW registered?

Y424 UJW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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