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HC51 CDF

2001 Mercedes-benz 320

Purple Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,953 mi
Last recorded79,953 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 32088,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC51 CDF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 79,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 79,946 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 77,304 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured n/s/f + n/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 71,290 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 67,818 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 58,914 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 58,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 320?

Based on 26,334 MOT tests across 2,283 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
4,844
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 956
Brake pipe excessively corroded 672
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 303
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 294
position lamp(s) not working 249
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HC51 CDF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320 in Purple with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 88,794 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 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 956 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HC51 CDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HC51 CDF registered?

HC51 CDF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is HC51 CDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HC51 CDF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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