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Y799 UAD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,532 mi
Last recorded122,532 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY799 UAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 122,532 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 brake pipes with surface corrosion have need cleaned and painted (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 122,532 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 brake pipes with surface corrosion have need cleaned and painted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear Damaged light lens has been replaced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 122,248 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 121,624 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 120,154 miles

Offside Rear Light lense cracked

Pass 25 Nov 2016 119,083 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 119,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 118,043 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 118,043 miles

Front Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 116,782 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 115,058 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 113,350 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 113,350 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 109,494 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 104,773 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 99,192 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 97,197 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 90,434 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 74,598 miles

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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Y799 UAD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y799 UAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y799 UAD?

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What year was Y799 UAD registered?

Y799 UAD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y799 UAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y799 UAD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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