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R1 CRP

2001 Mercedes-benz C 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,193 mi
Last recorded182,193 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C 32079,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 CRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 182,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 177,063 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 171,748 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 165,307 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 158,316 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 150,192 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 142,376 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 142,376 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Offside driver lower cover insecure and obstructing brake pedal (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 131,376 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 131,374 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 122,554 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 113,349 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 103,239 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 93,091 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 84,931 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 77,826 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 70,819 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 70,819 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 62,094 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside mirror glass taped in

Fail 6 Oct 2010 62,094 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside mirror glass taped in

Pass 5 Oct 2009 53,644 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 45,274 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 37,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2006 30,987 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R1 CRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R1 CRP, 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 R1 CRP registered?

R1 CRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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The MOT history for R1 CRP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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