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BG51 YJJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,260 mi
Last recorded142,260 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C 32079,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 YJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 142,260 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 105,696 miles

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 136,710 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 136,710 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 133,612 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 133,612 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 130,833 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 130,833 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 127,857 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 127,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 121,969 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 113,623 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 93,082 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 85,637 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 85,637 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 72,753 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 60,617 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake wear warning light on!

Pass 2 Dec 2005 52,149 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 YJJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YJJ, 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 YJJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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