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Y678 UUJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,356 mi
Last recorded161,356 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY678 UUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 161,356 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 152,325 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 143,272 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 139,024 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 128,873 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 118,018 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 104,098 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 104,098 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 90,860 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 76,123 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 63,247 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 53,398 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 47,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

offside front tyre outer wall cracked

Pass 17 May 2013 46,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

slight play in near side front antiroll bar link ball joint

Fail 16 May 2013 46,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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 25 Apr 2012 44,526 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 May 2011 42,872 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 42,864 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 40,668 miles

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

evidence of fuel leak under vehicle advise further inspection.

noise from engine, pulleys area advise inspection.

slight wear in n/s & o/s front thrust arm bushes.

Fail 21 Apr 2009 38,152 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 38,152 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 35,537 miles

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

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 30 Aug 2007 33,532 miles

both front tyre outer treads wearing

slight play to offside of steering rack end

Pass 26 Apr 2006 29,183 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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Y678 UUJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y678 UUJ, 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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Y678 UUJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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