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X321 AMG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,361 mi
Last recorded110,361 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX321 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 110,361 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side front tyer outer wall cut

Pass 30 Jun 2012 98,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 7 Apr 2011 88,230 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 88,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2010 78,641 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 63,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 51,641 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm, and has slight damage to Outer Wall.

Plastic Engine Bay Covers fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Plastic Undertrays fitted.

Rear Differential O/S Driveshaft Oil Seal leaking.

Pass 6 Mar 2007 43,676 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 37,104 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 37,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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X321 AMG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 X321 AMG, 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 X321 AMG registered?

X321 AMG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is X321 AMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X321 AMG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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