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CV51 HDU

2001 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,465 mi
Last recorded90,465 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C 32079,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 HDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 90,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 83,756 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 83,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mms remain (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2,5mms remain (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1,8mms remain (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear some lag at o/s/rear footbrake --- not excessive

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 76,321 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 68,774 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 68,774 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Off side front tyre worn heavily on outer edge.

Pass 16 Jan 2014 61,325 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 56,363 miles

Slight play in offside rear lower arm outer joint.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 54,316 miles

Both front radius arm inner bushes deteriorating. Not excessive play.

Fail 16 Jan 2012 54,316 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Both front radius arm inner bushes deteriorating. Not excessive play.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 50,702 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 46,888 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Both sides - under body panels missing

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Repositioned large tax disc from swept area of screen

Fail 18 Jan 2010 46,888 miles

Both sides - under body panels missing

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Repositioned large tax disc from swept area of screen

Pass 19 Jan 2009 42,375 miles

Advise both sill undertrays missing.

Advise corrosion on rear exhaust bracket.

Advise play in plybelt tensioner.

Strongly advise rear pads.

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 36,263 miles

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

registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 36,263 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 31,242 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 25,251 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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CV51 HDU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CV51 HDU, 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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CV51 HDU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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