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BB51 RMB

2001 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,025 mi
Last recorded76,025 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C 32079,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB51 RMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 76,025 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 76,025 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 75,766 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 75,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 71,466 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 65,245 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 59,168 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 52,381 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 52,373 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 44,999 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 40,062 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 35,038 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 30,821 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 27,014 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,030 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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BB51 RMB 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 80%.

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 BB51 RMB, 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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BB51 RMB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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