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Y573 UGW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

133,079 mi
Last recorded133,079 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY573 UGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 133,079 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 128,733 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak gearbox + rear differential ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 128,733 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak gearbox + rear differential ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 123,592 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 123,581 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 117,215 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 117,212 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s wiper has poor clearance.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 112,582 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 106,391 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 160,411 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 160,072 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 146,108 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

right rear wheel doesn't spin freely. Parking or service brake may be binding.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 82,559 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 75,509 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut on side wall on n/s/r tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2009 75,509 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut on side wall on n/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2008 67,276 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 67,276 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 May 2007 61,049 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 61,031 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2006 55,200 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 55,190 miles

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

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

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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Y573 UGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y573 UGW, 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 Y573 UGW registered?

Y573 UGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 June 2001.

Is Y573 UGW safe to buy?

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