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Y473 ULE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,030 mi
Last recorded96,030 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY473 ULE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2012 96,030 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 96,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 87,302 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 84,189 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 78,670 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 78,670 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 78,271 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 70,031 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 70,031 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 56,041 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 46,869 miles

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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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Y473 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y473 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 Y473 ULE registered?

Y473 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 May 2001.

Is Y473 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y473 ULE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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