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AY51 MHU

2001 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

141,912 mi
Last recorded141,912 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C 32079,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 MHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 141,912 miles

nearside front tyre cracked

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2015 137,140 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 126,036 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 115,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust centre/rear hanger starting to deteriorate

offside front spot/fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2012 109,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside door mirror discoloured at top

Fail 7 Sep 2012 109,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside door mirror discoloured at top

Pass 5 Sep 2011 101,265 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 92,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 86,549 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 5 Sep 2008 77,764 miles

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

Rear Number Plate Slightly Deteriated

Pass 12 Sep 2007 68,169 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 59,381 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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AY51 MHU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AY51 MHU, 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 AY51 MHU registered?

AY51 MHU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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