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A11 OXD

2001 Mercedes-benz C 320

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,597 mi
Last recorded130,597 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C 32079,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 OXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 130,597 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Jan 2020 130,596 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod play excesive (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Feb 2019 120,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 120,353 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 110,995 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 110,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 100,096 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 100,094 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 88,448 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 70,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf automatic head lamp adjuster broken

stone chips in screen

Fail 9 Feb 2015 70,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf automatic head lamp adjuster broken

stone chips in screen

Pass 14 Feb 2014 57,723 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 54,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

end of offside rear coil spring broken

Pass 22 Feb 2012 50,994 miles

rear pads very much on limit

Fail 22 Feb 2012 50,994 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear pads very much on limit

Pass 21 Feb 2011 47,571 miles

front discs poor

Fail 18 Feb 2011 47,565 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs poor

Pass 5 Feb 2010 45,497 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 42,815 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 39,641 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 33,046 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 27,255 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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A11 OXD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 A11 OXD, 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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A11 OXD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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