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BVN 8T

2001 Mercedes-benz C 320

White Petrol 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,528 mi
Last recorded64,528 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C 32079,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVN 8T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2020 64,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 58,675 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 58,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 51,941 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 51,941 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 49,330 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside and components corroded in places

Pass 1 Oct 2013 47,549 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 44,126 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 40,455 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 37,248 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 34,232 miles

Large undertrays fitted to vehicle not allowing a full inspection

Slight leak at rear diff

Pass 13 Aug 2008 29,490 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 23,936 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 20,510 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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BVN 8T is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320 in White with a 3,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BVN 8T, 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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What year was BVN 8T registered?

BVN 8T is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is BVN 8T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVN 8T shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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