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BT51 YFX

2001 Mercedes-benz C 320

Purple Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,290 mi
Last recorded142,290 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C 32079,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 YFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 17 Aug 2010 142,290 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 138,480 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 126,192 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 119,701 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 112,024 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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BT51 YFX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Purple with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BT51 YFX, 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 BT51 YFX registered?

BT51 YFX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is BT51 YFX safe to buy?

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