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Y466 UGW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

87,408 mi
Last recorded87,408 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY466 UGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 87,408 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 83,237 miles

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch within prescribed areas, not yet excessive

play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 19 Mar 2018 83,171 miles

Fuel system component leaking front of engine, in pump area (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch within prescribed areas, not yet excessive

play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 17 Mar 2017 77,691 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 72,814 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 68,193 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 64,270 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 62,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 59,643 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 56,641 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 54,360 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 50,912 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 46,579 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 40,254 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 34,472 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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Y466 UGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y466 UGW, 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 Y466 UGW registered?

Y466 UGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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