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Y432 ULE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,749 mi
Last recorded155,749 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY432 ULE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 155,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2017 155,746 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake squeals when applied

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

both lower rear wheel arches show some corrsion

engine management light on

plastic sill covers fitted

top covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 148,507 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

both rear outer wheel arches corroded

nail offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn very low on edges

offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 May 2016 148,415 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

both rear outer wheel arches corroded

nail offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn very low on edges

offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 144,780 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 144,776 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 142,437 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 142,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 135,075 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 122,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 28 Jun 2011 111,916 miles

play through steering system

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to front wheel rims

damage to outer walls front tyres

Pass 30 Jun 2010 101,940 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 101,940 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 93,026 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 87,883 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 81,084 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 75,245 miles

front pads approx 50% worn

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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Y432 ULE 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 76.5%.

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 Y432 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 Y432 ULE registered?

Y432 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y432 ULE safe to buy?

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