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Y558 UOH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,973 mi
Last recorded120,973 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY558 UOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 120,973 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 115,887 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 112,325 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 107,100 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 101,675 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 96,142 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 89,338 miles

both front brake discs have slight wear

both rear brake discs have slight wear

offside rear metal brake pipe to flexy hose has slight corrosion

rear subframe rusted

rear suspension mount areas have corrosion

unable to carery out full inspection of offside rear seat belt, child seat fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 81,981 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 75,907 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 75,907 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 69,983 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 69,983 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 65,323 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 58,423 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 52,759 miles

both front brake discs have wear

Pass 8 May 2008 47,462 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 41,801 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 34,064 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 34,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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Y558 UOH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y558 UOH, 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 Y558 UOH registered?

Y558 UOH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y558 UOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y558 UOH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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