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CN51 AJR

2001 Mercedes-benz C 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,797 mi
Last recorded96,797 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C 32079,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 AJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 96,797 miles

Lower sill and underside covers fitted

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into ferrul (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into ferrul (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 96,788 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability strut top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 25 Jul 2019 91,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn out on inside edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 91,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn out on inside edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 87,415 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 83,114 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 79,048 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2015 75,397 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 75,397 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 71,531 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 66,603 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 61,966 miles

front brake discs wearing

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2011 57,938 miles

front discs worn

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2010 53,530 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 49,832 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)

partial examination of n/s and o/s outer sills as plastic covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2008 43,552 miles

unable to fully inspect both outer sills & floor panels plastic covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2007 37,848 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

plastic covers fitted over sills,not inspected.

plastic shields fitted to underside,not fully inspected.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 32,191 miles

front number plate cracked

unable to fully inspect outter sill plastic covers fitted

unable to fully inspect under side of vehicle plastic covers fitted

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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CN51 AJR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CN51 AJR, 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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CN51 AJR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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