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A15 FSO

2001 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

123,142 mi
Last recorded123,142 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C 32079,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 FSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 123,142 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 123,142 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2016 113,994 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 105,274 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 100,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 88,027 miles

Gearbox sump-pan apears 2b leaking ... @@ .. //.. .. Thanx 4coming

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/s rear tyre nailed

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 87,574 miles

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

Gearbox sump-pan apears 2b leaking ... @@ .. //.. .. Thanx 4coming

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/s rear tyre nailed

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 68,942 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 62,708 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 22,660 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 21,455 miles

front discs corroded and worn slight corrosion to exhaust slight wear in steering and suspension bushes coil springs corroded engine undertray fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2008 19,687 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 17,679 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 14,095 miles

nail in tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2005 11,609 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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A15 FSO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 A15 FSO, 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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What year was A15 FSO registered?

A15 FSO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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