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Y426 ULE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,049 mi
Last recorded97,049 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY426 ULE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 97,049 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 97,049 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 93,188 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

eml light flickering

Pass 19 Sep 2017 90,257 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 89,231 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 89,231 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 87,644 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 87,644 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 84,979 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 82,183 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 79,853 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 79,853 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 78,057 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 73,324 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 70,303 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 68,373 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 64,117 miles

advise steering rack o/s front inner joint wearing.

Fail 18 Mar 2008 64,095 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise steering rack o/s front inner joint wearing.

Pass 12 Jun 2006 49,919 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y426 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y426 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y426 ULE registered?

Y426 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 June 2001.

Is Y426 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y426 ULE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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