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BY51 DJY

2001 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,480 mi
Last recorded26,480 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C 32079,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY51 DJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2017 26,480 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 26,100 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 25,640 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 25,239 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 24,961 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 24,444 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 20 May 2009 23,828 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,902 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 22,397 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 21,773 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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BY51 DJY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BY51 DJY, 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 BY51 DJY registered?

BY51 DJY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is BY51 DJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BY51 DJY shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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