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Y693 UGP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,193 mi
Last recorded71,193 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY693 UGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2008 71,193 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 62,575 miles

CENTRE REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL LEAKING

MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK WHEN STEERING ROCKED ON HARD STANDING GROUND

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON 1.9 MM †MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

Pass 30 Jun 2006 50,507 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 50,506 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak rear diff unit

Pass 12 Aug 2005 42,100 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 42,100 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y693 UGP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y693 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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What year was Y693 UGP registered?

Y693 UGP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 July 2001.

Is Y693 UGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y693 UGP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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