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Y559 UGA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,302 mi
Last recorded113,302 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY559 UGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 113,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both sides rear arch corroded

both sides rear suspension rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2018 104,439 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 87,430 miles

Rear tyres low on tread

Fail 7 Jan 2016 87,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyres low on tread

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 80,511 miles

N/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Jan 2015 80,511 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front tyres "low" on edges

N/s rear tyre low on tread

O/s front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2014 74,305 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 68,053 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 60,879 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 55,882 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 55,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 51,992 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 46,552 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 41,208 miles

lip on ft discs

Pass 15 Jan 2007 36,729 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 36,729 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 34,929 miles

rear brake linings low

Fail 4 Jul 2006 34,871 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

engine warning light on

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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Y559 UGA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y559 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 Y559 UGA registered?

Y559 UGA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y559 UGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y559 UGA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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