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E3 HDY

2001 Mercedes-benz C 320

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,770 mi
Last recorded92,770 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C 32079,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 HDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 92,770 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 90,601 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 86,638 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 74,173 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 66,442 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 58,757 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 51,361 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 49,292 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 46,737 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 44,633 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 43,120 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 42,033 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 42,033 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 41,118 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 39,613 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 37,839 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 34,841 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 29,816 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 29,816 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 25,205 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 20,757 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 15,960 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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E3 HDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E3 HDY, 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 E3 HDY registered?

E3 HDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is E3 HDY safe to buy?

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