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Y554 UNS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,480 mi
Last recorded100,480 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY554 UNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 100,480 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 98,066 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 95,686 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 95,686 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 94,044 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 94,044 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 90,378 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 89,692 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 86,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs heavily lipped

o/s/f tyre has a small chunk of rubber missing but no ply/cord exposed at time of inspection

slight bind on o/s/r brake but not apparent on RBT at time of inspection

Pass 4 May 2011 82,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 79,932 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 75,055 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 75,055 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 68,816 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 62,895 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 57,626 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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Y554 UNS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y554 UNS, 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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Y554 UNS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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