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2001 Mercedes-benz C 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

137,103 mi
Last recorded137,103 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C 32079,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 SEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 137,103 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear diff leaking

the whole car is fitted with under trays

Pass 3 Jan 2020 134,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 134,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 126,119 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 126,119 miles

Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor missing (7.12 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 118,306 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 107,199 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 100,610 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 97,082 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 94,301 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 89,269 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 87,811 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 86,847 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 85,753 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 84,248 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 73,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 66,119 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Rear number plate marked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EY51 SEO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EY51 SEO, 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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EY51 SEO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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