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Y692 UBY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,984 mi
Last recorded73,984 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY692 UBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 73,984 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres perished

both rear inner wing corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2017 73,984 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres perished

both rear inner wing corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 73,711 miles

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished

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

engine light on

undercovers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2015 65,415 miles

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

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

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

front tyres sidewalls perished

rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 28 Jan 2014 64,506 miles

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

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

front tyres perished

Pass 30 Jan 2013 62,621 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 26 Jan 2012 60,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 60,208 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 58,432 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 56,418 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 54,350 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 51,263 miles

Horn's full of water and uside down.

Oil leak

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

Slam panel loose bolt's missing.

Small cut's to tyre sidewall's.

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 51,263 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Slam panel loose bolt's missing.

Small cut's to tyre sidewall's.

Horn's full of water and uside down.

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 48,479 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 46,135 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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Y692 UBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y692 UBY, 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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Y692 UBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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