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Y643 UGP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,941 mi
Last recorded123,941 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY643 UGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 123,941 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 115,260 miles

nearside rear driveshaft oil seal leaking

Fail 5 Jun 2014 115,257 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 29 May 2013 106,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wiper blade split

nearside rear drive shaft oil seal leaking

offside rear shock absorber has negligable damping effect

Fail 29 May 2013 106,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front wiper blade split

nearside rear drive shaft oil seal leaking

offside rear shock absorber has negligable damping effect

Pass 23 May 2012 100,479 miles

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

nearside rear drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 9 Jun 2011 91,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in offside front rack end socket

Pass 10 Jun 2010 84,251 miles

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

nearside front disc slightly worn

offside front disc slightly worn

Pass 3 Jun 2009 76,393 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 76,393 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 69,830 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s mirror loose

Pass 4 Jun 2007 64,672 miles

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

cuts in both rear tyres

Pass 17 Jan 2007 64,229 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 53,147 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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Y643 UGP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y643 UGP, 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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Y643 UGP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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