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Y425 ULE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,605 mi
Last recorded127,605 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY425 ULE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 127,605 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 127,600 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 124,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 115,150 miles

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Fail 11 Apr 2018 115,139 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2017 104,327 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 158,507 miles

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

steering rack inner joints worn slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2015 89,347 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 86,460 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 78,649 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 75,115 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 70,455 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 57,766 miles

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

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

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

slight play both front top strut mounts

Pass 29 Oct 2008 52,850 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 47,640 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 42,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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Y425 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y425 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 Y425 ULE registered?

Y425 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y425 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y425 ULE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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