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EX51 CVE

2001 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,106 mi
Last recorded155,106 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C 32079,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 CVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 155,106 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 152,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 114,693 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 114,693 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 133,758 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 125,255 miles

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

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

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

left rear tyre pressure was low. soapy water shows outer rim leaking air

left wiper rubber split and leaves streaks

Pass 29 Oct 2012 116,837 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 116,709 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 108,139 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 108,139 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 99,431 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 89,906 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 81,713 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 81,713 miles

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 71,607 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 63,261 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 63,202 miles

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

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

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

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz C 320 reliability report

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EX51 CVE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 EX51 CVE, 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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EX51 CVE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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