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DK51 GKC

2001 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,608 mi
Last recorded84,608 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C 32079,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 GKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 84,608 miles

wear to off side front tyre outer edge

Pass 31 Aug 2010 77,568 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 70,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s and o/s front tyers outer wall of tyers as slight cut in tyers

slight play in o/s rack end

Pass 13 Aug 2009 70,584 miles

n/s and o/s front tyers outer wall of tyers as slight cut in tyers

slight play in o/s rack end

Pass 10 Sep 2008 66,315 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 66,310 miles

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

CUT IN O/S/F TYRE WALL...

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK O/S...

Pass 17 Dec 2007 60,173 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 58,748 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 58,748 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 49,781 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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DK51 GKC 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 70%.

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 DK51 GKC, 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 DK51 GKC registered?

DK51 GKC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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