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2001 Mercedes-benz C 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,299 mi
Last recorded66,299 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C 32079,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration80 BOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 66,299 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 65,609 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 65,074 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 63,308 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 62,687 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 62,687 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 61,925 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 60,696 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 59,795 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2014 59,795 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 57,486 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 57,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 54,267 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 54,267 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 51,982 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 48,304 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 43,301 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 33,196 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 33,196 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2006 34,433 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 34,433 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 26,337 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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80 BOY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 80 BOY, 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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80 BOY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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