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3972 JH

2006 Mercedes-benz C 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,757 mi
Last recorded121,757 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C 32089,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3972 JH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 121,757 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 110,042 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 94,828 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 92,476 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both sides wipers starting to split

Pass 17 Oct 2015 87,819 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 87,819 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 80,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides front tyres wearing on both edges (under inflation) and close to requiring replacment

Pass 15 Oct 2013 70,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 70,567 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 61,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear pads wearing thin

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 61,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear pads wearing thin

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 54,569 miles

both front tyres on the inner edge are unevenly worn

Fail 11 Oct 2011 54,569 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

both front tyres on the inner edge are unevenly worn

Pass 8 Oct 2010 44,365 miles

front number plate getting in poor condition

Pass 8 Oct 2009 28,793 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)

deep cut on offside front tyre cords not showing

drivers window open

front tyres wearing on inner/outer edges

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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3972 JH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 89,769 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 3972 JH, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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3972 JH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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