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FIG 5761

2001 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,944 mi
Last recorded83,944 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C 32079,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 5761
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 83,944 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 81,279 miles

Nearside Door mirror insecure.

Fail 29 Aug 2017

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Substitute bulb functioning, failsafe system. (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Door mirror insecure.

Pass 26 Aug 2016 74,032 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 74,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint lower arm of the two. (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 69,184 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 63,556 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 56,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mount snapped.

excessive movement in offside steeringrack end.

Fail 13 Jul 2013 56,774 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mount snapped.

excessive movement in offside steeringrack end.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 53,780 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 46,605 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 16 Mar 2010 41,272 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 41,228 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,155 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 30,053 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 24,651 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 17,465 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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FIG 5761 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 76.5%.

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 FIG 5761, 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 FIG 5761 registered?

FIG 5761 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 11 April 2001.

Is FIG 5761 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 5761 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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