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Y446 ULE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,723 mi
Last recorded135,723 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY446 ULE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 135,723 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 129,454 miles

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 front tyre worn on outer edge

play in offside front rack end socket

Fail 20 Aug 2014 129,454 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 front tyre worn on outer edge

play in offside front rack end socket

Pass 23 Aug 2013 123,055 miles

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

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

slight play in offside front rack end socket

Fail 23 Aug 2013 123,055 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

slight play in offside front rack end socket

Pass 29 Sep 2012 117,955 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 108,240 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 94,185 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f side repeater has one bulb not working

o/s/f steering arm has slight lift

Pass 20 Nov 2009 82,237 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 68,659 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 53,544 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed on edges

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 38,880 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 26,204 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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Y446 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y446 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 Y446 ULE registered?

Y446 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 June 2001.

Is Y446 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y446 ULE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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