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BT51 YFY

2001 Mercedes-benz C 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

95,320 mi
Last recorded95,320 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C 32079,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 YFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 May 2026 95,320 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 90,456 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 90,456 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2024 81,457 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 72,923 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 71,172 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 66,729 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 63,110 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 May 2019 61,431 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 60,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 60,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 1/4 LINK (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 1/4 LINK (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

AUTO GEAR BOX PAN OIL DAMPNESS

Front NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT CRACKS

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 56,380 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)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 54,876 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 53,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 53,488 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 51,937 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 50,534 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 49,027 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 46,280 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 43,565 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 42,013 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 36,350 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 26,800 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 YFY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 YFY, 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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BT51 YFY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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