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Y443 ULE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,556 mi
Last recorded56,556 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY443 ULE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 56,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 53,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 51,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front lower front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 51,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front lower front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 48,556 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 30 Sep 2020 45,716 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 45,235 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 37,571 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 37,571 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 32,433 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 32,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 27,488 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 18,668 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 18,581 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 17,657 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 17,552 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 17,346 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 17,268 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 16,950 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 16,780 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 16,541 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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Y443 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y443 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 Y443 ULE registered?

Y443 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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