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AP51 ZCL

2001 Mercedes-benz C 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,363 mi
Last recorded96,363 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C 32079,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 ZCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 96,363 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

full under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 13 Jun 2019 96,285 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

full under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 2 Jun 2018 86,300 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear around subframe (1.1.11 (c))

full under trays fitted unable to inspect certain testable items

Fail 2 Jun 2018 86,300 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear around subframe (1.1.11 (c))

full under trays fitted unable to inspect certain testable items

Pass 21 Jun 2017 82,676 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 82,676 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 77,178 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 71,474 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 65,488 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 59,872 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 53,695 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 46,975 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 46,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front discs slightly pitted

undertrays covering most of underside

Fail 1 Jul 2010 46,959 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front discs slightly pitted

undertrays covering most of underside

Pass 4 Jun 2009 39,317 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 48,545 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 27,684 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 24,706 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 24,421 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 21,489 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 17,145 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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AP51 ZCL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AP51 ZCL, 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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AP51 ZCL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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