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Y585 ULK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

95,342 mi
Last recorded95,342 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY585 ULK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 95,342 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2022 81,758 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 77,248 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 77,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 77,000 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 76,721 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 76,106 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 75,647 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 75,338 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 75,338 miles

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

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 18 Jul 2016 75,537 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 72,698 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 71,698 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)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 69,106 miles

rear tyres 3ml

Pass 30 Jul 2013 64,520 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 60,361 miles

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

exhaust mount broke but exhaust secure

Fail 14 Aug 2012 60,361 miles

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

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

exhaust mount broke but exhaust secure

Pass 4 Aug 2011 52,987 miles

EMS light on

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)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2010 47,639 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 47,639 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 42,240 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 42,240 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 38,111 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)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 32,922 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 27,171 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 27,171 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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Y585 ULK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y585 ULK, 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 Y585 ULK registered?

Y585 ULK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 August 2001.

Is Y585 ULK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y585 ULK shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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