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Y574 UGX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,630 mi
Last recorded94,630 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY574 UGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 94,630 miles

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

Offside Front 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 13 Sep 2017 94,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front 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 23 Sep 2016 88,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 12 Nov 2015 81,151 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 81,151 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 74,859 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 69,867 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 67,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front fog light not working

wipers poor

Pass 27 Sep 2011 65,450 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges close to limit

Pass 8 Sep 2010 53,548 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 44,352 miles

Evidence of o/sf wheel arch fouling tyre

Slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 3 Oct 2009 44,323 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Evidence of o/sf wheel arch fouling tyre

Slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 5 Sep 2008 36,244 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2007 28,972 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge(stepped type)

rear brake pads 80% worn

Pass 11 Sep 2007 28,972 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge(stepped type)

rear brake pads 80% worn

Pass 2 Aug 2007 28,958 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 28,958 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 14 Jul 2007 28,947 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 26,011 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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Y574 UGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y574 UGX, 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 Y574 UGX registered?

Y574 UGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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