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Y434 ULE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

116,982 mi
Last recorded116,982 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY434 ULE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 116,982 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2021 99,814 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 99,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front outer arm (marked) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear outer ball joint (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 86,223 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 70,983 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 68,341 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 64,579 miles

Front Tyres wearing slightly on edges. Both

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 60,276 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2015 57,440 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 54,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 May 2013 51,757 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 48,916 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 8 Jun 2011 46,077 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear tyres getting low

slight play in o/s/f steering arm joint

some testable items not checked due to under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2010 43,726 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 40,421 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 11 Jul 2008 38,036 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 32,831 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 26,093 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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Y434 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 Y434 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 Y434 ULE registered?

Y434 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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