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Y814 UAY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,078 mi
Last recorded80,078 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY814 UAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 80,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front both top mount have a slight play

Pass 19 Jul 2017 79,419 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 77,181 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 72,927 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 72,927 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 68,033 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 68,033 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 63,503 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 58,774 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 56,201 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 54,363 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 54,363 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 50,013 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 49,949 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 May 2008 46,548 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 42,347 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 42,347 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2006 37,438 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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Y814 UAY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y814 UAY, 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 Y814 UAY registered?

Y814 UAY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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