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Y429 ULE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,808 mi
Last recorded78,808 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY429 ULE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 78,808 miles

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

Nearside Front rack arm has slight play

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

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

Offside Front rack arm has slight play

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear drive shafts corroded (both)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jul 2022 76,877 miles

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

Front wipers slightly smearing

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) close to legal limit 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front rack arm has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jul 2021 74,738 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn

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))

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills and under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2020 72,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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 Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle and sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2019 70,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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 Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills and under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2018 68,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joints both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills and under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2017 65,697 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel joints both sides play (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sills and under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2016 62,440 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge and both rears worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded and both rears (2.4.C.1b)

inner steering rack joints worn/play

sills and under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2015 59,613 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Slight play in offside inner rack joint

Fail 22 Jul 2015 59,612 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 22 Jul 2014 56,448 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 54,156 miles

Childseats fitted in rear.

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

Offside front bottom balljoint boot split, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 51,538 miles

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat belt

full under body covers fitted

n/s rear brake pipe starting to rust

n/s rear tyre getting worn

nail in n/s rear tyre tread

rear indicators getting discoloured

Pass 26 Jul 2011 49,144 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R

ESP LIGHT LIT UP

UNDER BODY COVERED

Fail 26 Jul 2011 49,144 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R

ESP LIGHT LIT UP

UNDER BODY COVERED

Pass 28 Jul 2010 45,850 miles

both rear indicators starting to show white light

slight movement in nearside front wheel

Fail 23 Jul 2010 45,812 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

slight movement in o/s/f wheel

Pass 15 Jul 2009 43,279 miles

FRONT INNER PADS GETTING LOW

O/S/F TYRE LOW TREAD (3MM)

O/S/R TYRE LOW TREAD (3MM)

SOME BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST SLIGHTLY

Fail 15 Jul 2009 43,279 miles

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

FRONT INNER PADS GETTING LOW

O/S/F TYRE LOW TREAD (3MM)

O/S/R TYRE LOW TREAD (3MM)

SOME BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST SLIGHTLY

Pass 22 Jul 2008 40,002 miles

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST SLIGHTLY

MOST OF UNDER BODY COVERED UP

N/S/F AND O/S/F FRONT LOWER ARM BALL JOINT BOOTS SPLIT

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 36,278 miles

N/S/R TYRE LOW TREAD (3MM)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 31,505 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic under trays fitted

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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Y429 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y429 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 Y429 ULE registered?

Y429 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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