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AJ51 UXC

2001 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,920 mi
Last recorded101,920 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C 32079,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 UXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 101,920 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 101,920 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 98,206 miles

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

both front tyres worn thin on outer edges

esp lamp on

o/s/f tyre has a cut to sidewall

Fail 22 Nov 2011 98,206 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn thin on outer edges

esp lamp on

o/s/f tyre has a cut to sidewall

Pass 6 Nov 2010 94,553 miles

both front tyres has slight sidewall damage and wearing on edges

esp lamp on

front discs lipped

front pads close to limits and getting low

Fail 6 Nov 2010 94,553 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres has slight sidewall damage and wearing on edges

esp lamp on

front discs lipped

front pads close to limits and getting low

Pass 11 Nov 2009 90,210 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 90,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 85,044 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 85,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 80,195 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 64,866 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front upper suspension arm ball joint boot split

Pass 14 Nov 2005 53,735 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 53,735 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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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AJ51 UXC 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 57.1%.

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 AJ51 UXC, 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 AJ51 UXC registered?

AJ51 UXC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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