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AE51 MTO

2001 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,220 mi
Last recorded133,220 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C 32079,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 MTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 133,220 miles

Front Oil leak engine oil ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Rear Oil leak diff pinion ()

Fail 24 Aug 2017 132,943 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Oil leak engine oil ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Rear Oil leak diff pinion ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 123,541 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 123,541 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 118,989 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 113,414 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 107,646 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 101,524 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 93,912 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 88,059 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 81,764 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 75,578 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 63,129 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 54,464 miles

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

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

n/s mirror damaged and loose

o/s mirror indicator lens damaged

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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AE51 MTO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AE51 MTO, 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 AE51 MTO registered?

AE51 MTO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is AE51 MTO safe to buy?

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