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EU51 XKJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,913 mi
Last recorded94,913 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C 32079,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 XKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 94,913 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 94,913 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 76,587 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 63,162 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 61,251 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 60,150 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 60,049 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 59,919 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 56,252 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 56,251 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 53,338 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 50,524 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 47,136 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 43,572 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 40,222 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 37,416 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 35,368 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 34,686 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 34,686 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 29,975 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 26,475 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 20,923 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 15,920 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 10,200 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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EU51 XKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EU51 XKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU51 XKJ registered?

EU51 XKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is EU51 XKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU51 XKJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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