MOT Status
ValidMileage
361,606 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Central Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Central Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central front (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front king pins have slight play in
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre slightly perished and cracking on side wall + tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
oil leak from around transmission area
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Body insecure wheel arch liner insecure and hanging down on top of wheel (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre heavily perished on inner side wall down to cords + tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front king pins have slight play in
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre slight perished and cracking to side walls + tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
oil leak from around transmission area
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
suspect n/s/r suspension aig bag leak
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre has slight cuts and tread lifting but not reaching any cords
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake hose going into calliper leaking (1.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Braking system leaking air leak around brake master area (1.1.3 (d))
Power steering pump leaking from pipe union on side of steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Braking system leaking air tank leaking due to corrosion (1.1.3 (d))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre has slight cuts and tread lifting but not reaching any cords
Offside Rear Inner tyre perished on inner edge
Offside Rear brake pad breaking up and piece hanging out
How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?
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Y38 UEU is a 2001 Mercedes Unknown in Silver with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 132,999 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was Y38 UEU registered?
Y38 UEU is a 2001 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 1 July 2001.
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