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F1 AJY

2001 Mercedes-benz C 320

Gold Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

52,305 mi
Last recorded52,305 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C 32079,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 AJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 52,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 15 Years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 15 Years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 15 Years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 15 Years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 51,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 14 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 14 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2025 51,029 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 14 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 14 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 48,788 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 48,788 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 48,238 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 47,912 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 47,544 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 46,838 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 43,490 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 42,936 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 42,363 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 42,363 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 42,151 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 41,863 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 41,233 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 40,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 38,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front wipres worn

rear number plate deteriorated

srs light on

Fail 23 Sep 2011 35,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 35,499 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 33,412 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 33,412 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 31,318 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 28,628 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 25,490 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 22,477 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 20,201 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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F1 AJY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Gold with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 F1 AJY, 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 F1 AJY registered?

F1 AJY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is F1 AJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 AJY shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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