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EA51 OCK

2001 Mercedes-benz C 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

292,538 mi
Last recorded292,538 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C 32079,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 OCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 292,538 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 281,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 269,410 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 255,572 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 248,682 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 232,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear registration plates in poor condition

park brake noisy

Fail 8 Nov 2010 232,634 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

park brake noisy

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust flange bolts severely corroded

front and rear registration plates in poor condition

Fail 13 Nov 2009 209,396 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oil leke from differencial seal

Pass 13 Nov 2009 209,396 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

oil leke from differencial seal

Pass 14 Nov 2008 179,839 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 151,920 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2006 122,080 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 122,080 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 99,261 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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EA51 OCK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EA51 OCK, 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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EA51 OCK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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