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FX51 UKW

2001 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

97,380 mi
Last recorded97,380 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C 32079,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 UKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 97,380 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 94,702 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 88,084 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 88,081 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s front lower rear of 2 ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s front lower rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 82,609 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 82,599 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear at rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside o/s rear view mirror deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2020 77,207 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 77,205 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 69,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 69,521 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 67,326 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 67,324 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 64,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 62,131 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 60,382 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 54,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 39,913 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 39,913 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 38,092 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 35,247 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 32,425 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 29,714 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 29,714 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 26,448 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2007 26,448 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 22,752 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 19,108 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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FX51 UKW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FX51 UKW, 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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FX51 UKW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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