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Y472 UAJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY472 UAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 127,124 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 113,476 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 109,096 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 104,518 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 104,518 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 99,361 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 93,592 miles

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer face

unable to see brake pipes under vehicle due to engine and body covers

Pass 20 Feb 2006 88,020 miles

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

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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Y472 UAJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y472 UAJ, 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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How do I check the history of Y472 UAJ?

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What year was Y472 UAJ registered?

Y472 UAJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y472 UAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y472 UAJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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