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Y46 UAY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

190,422 mi
Last recorded190,422 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY46 UAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 190,422 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive strong advice (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to body

engine cover + under tray fitted obscure some components

rear exhaust corroded

rear suspension area corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2019 190,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive strong advice (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to body

engine cover + under tray fitted obscure some components

rear exhaust corroded

rear suspension area corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2018 182,519 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to body

rear silencer corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 May 2017 175,382 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 3 Jun 2016 169,779 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2016 169,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2015 155,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 144,585 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 132,595 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 May 2012 116,574 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 100,955 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 86,339 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 75,838 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 73,750 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 73,727 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 66,511 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 58,772 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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Y46 UAY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y46 UAY, 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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Y46 UAY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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