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DY51 HVG

2001 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,140 mi
Last recorded104,140 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C 32079,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 HVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2020 104,140 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear position light very bright

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 99,465 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

OSF tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 2 Dec 2019 99,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

OSF tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 30 Nov 2018 94,898 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 94,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 89,230 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre valve slightly perished

rear exhaust hangar broken

Fail 28 Sep 2017 89,229 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre valve slightly perished

rear exhaust hangar broken

Pass 30 Jul 2016 84,963 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 81,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 76,668 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 76,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 66,590 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 66,590 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 58,379 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 58,379 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 47,303 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 36,242 miles

off side front / near side rear tyres outer side walls slightly damaged

parking brake shoes noisy inoperation

Pass 11 Aug 2009 44,919 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 39,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre deep cut on outer sidewall

Pass 18 Aug 2007 34,539 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 27,944 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 14,191 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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DY51 HVG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DY51 HVG, 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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DY51 HVG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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