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BG51 JKV

2001 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,206 mi
Last recorded115,206 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C 32079,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 JKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 115,206 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2016 115,205 miles

Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2016 116,152 miles

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

Offside Front Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 116,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front different rim compared to the other 3

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 106,506 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn close to legal limit

Fail 18 Nov 2014 106,471 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 97,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 86,884 miles

Both front discs slightly pitted.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 78,088 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2010 70,321 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 70,321 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 62,735 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 62,735 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 50,878 miles

brake wear warning lite lit? pads seem o/k

Fail 15 Jul 2008 50,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake wear warning lite lit? pads seem o/k

Pass 15 Feb 2007 36,653 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 36,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 27,183 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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BG51 JKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BG51 JKV, 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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BG51 JKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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