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Y718 UBY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

74,624 mi
Last recorded74,624 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY718 UBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 74,624 miles

Body corrosion

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 67,576 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 64,314 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 52,257 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 45,286 miles

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

engine management warning remaining on

Fail 20 Feb 2018 45,281 miles

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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

engine management warning remaining on

Pass 23 Feb 2017 44,635 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 43,523 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 42,357 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 40,961 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 39,051 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 39,051 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 37,243 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 34,975 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 32,630 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 29,721 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 29,721 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 26,280 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 22,657 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 18,378 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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Y718 UBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y718 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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What year was Y718 UBY registered?

Y718 UBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y718 UBY safe to buy?

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