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BN51 XPD

2001 Mercedes-benz C 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

195,848 mi
Last recorded195,848 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C 32079,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 XPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 195,848 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 195,848 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 186,600 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 186,600 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 176,929 miles

slight wear to inner edges of rear tyres

Pass 12 Nov 2015 167,774 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 167,770 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust support bracket snapped

Fail 7 Nov 2014 155,231 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 155,231 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 146,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2013 146,227 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 137,026 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 137,026 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 127,622 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 121,219 miles

Nearside front tyre ON the legal limit

Offside front tyre ON the legal limit

Fail 29 Oct 2010 120,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre ON the legal limit

Offside front tyre ON the legal limit

Pass 26 Oct 2009 115,118 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 107,725 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 107,672 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 102,616 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 102,556 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 96,834 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 78,796 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 78,588 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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BN51 XPD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BN51 XPD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN51 XPD registered?

BN51 XPD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is BN51 XPD safe to buy?

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