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2001 Mercedes-benz C 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,440 mi
Last recorded132,440 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C 32079,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 YNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 132,440 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 131,404 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 130,289 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 128,880 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 128,303 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 127,203 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 123,417 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 118,720 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 118,720 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 112,780 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 107,687 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 107,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 102,032 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 102,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust bracket broken, but system secure.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 94,778 miles

exhaust bracket broken,system secure.

slight colour difference between both headlamps.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 87,308 miles

intermittant,parking brake warning light on.

slight different illumination colour between left and right headlamps.

Fail 29 Aug 2013 87,308 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

intermittant,parking brake warning light on.

slight different illumination colour between left and right headlamps.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 80,157 miles

head light bulbs are of different light intensity

Pass 2 Sep 2011 72,088 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 65,305 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 65,305 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 58,043 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 48,800 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 39,233 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 33,090 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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1 YNN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 79,816 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 YNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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1 YNN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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