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EK51 RHZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,662 mi
Last recorded130,662 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C 32079,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 RHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 130,662 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 123,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 123,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Dec 2011 11,480 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 112,340 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 105,523 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 95,339 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 95,339 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 91,116 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 79,416 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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EK51 RHZ 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 80%.

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 EK51 RHZ, 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 EK51 RHZ registered?

EK51 RHZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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