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Y556 UGA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,639 mi
Last recorded118,639 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY556 UGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 118,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 109,783 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 100,699 miles

all rear brake pipe sections slightly corroded

both front and both rear anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn

both rear tyres at wear indicators

n/s/r tyre - sidewall cut/damaged

o/s/f & n/s/f lower (forward) suspension arms - bushes worn

Pass 6 Jan 2011 92,604 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 85,892 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 85,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 78,129 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 71,145 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 64,605 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 64,605 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 5,622 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 56,622 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 56,622 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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Y556 UGA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y556 UGA, 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 Y556 UGA registered?

Y556 UGA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y556 UGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y556 UGA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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