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S320 JGP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,008 mi
Last recorded152,008 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS320 JGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 152,008 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Apr 2026 152,008 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed FUEL LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested CALIPER LEAKING (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Apr 2025 139,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on l/h front tyre's tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 139,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on l/h rear tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 139,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 139,051 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 136,844 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 131,906 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 124,704 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 118,921 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 118,921 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 113,624 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 106,184 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 99,452 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 91,499 miles

nearside rear tyre worn very low inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2009 84,116 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 84,116 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 78,204 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 67,910 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 19 Dec 2006 59,554 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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S320 JGP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S320 JGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S320 JGP registered?

S320 JGP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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