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Y433 ULE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,729 mi
Last recorded77,729 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY433 ULE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 77,729 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 77,729 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 76,344 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 74,706 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 74,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 73,110 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 72,696 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 69,641 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 65,665 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 65,663 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 61,242 miles

man light on

Pass 2 Nov 2013 57,608 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 54,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE REAR COIL SPRING APPEARS FRACTURED-FOUND BY FEEL ONLY, NOT VISIBLE DURING TEST

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2012 54,756 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE REAR COIL SPRING APPEARS FRACTURED-FOUND BY FEEL ONLY, NOT VISIBLE DURING TEST

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2011 52,149 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 50,804 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Nov 2009 49,181 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 47,803 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 45,821 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 38,793 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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Y433 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y433 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 Y433 ULE registered?

Y433 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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