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A19 PCE

2002 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,397 mi
Last recorded36,397 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C 32075,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 PCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 36,397 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 34,744 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 34,744 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 33,504 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Oct 2023 33,504 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2022 32,247 miles

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Oct 2022 32,247 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 May 2021 30,665 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 May 2020 30,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive on autobox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated All under-inflated. reset tyre pressures to 2.0bar (f) 2.2bar (r) (5.2.3 (l))

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 18 May 2020 30,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive on autobox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated All under-inflated. reset tyre pressures to 2.0bar (f) 2.2bar (r) (5.2.3 (l))

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Jun 2019 29,813 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 28,755 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55x16 W ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 28,083 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 26,988 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tyres exceeding the age of 10 years

Pass 11 May 2015 26,349 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 25,328 miles

both front and rear tyres slighly perished cracking in tread

spanner light on

Pass 30 Apr 2013 23,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front Wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 24 May 2012 22,352 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak from back axle

Pass 14 Apr 2011 21,202 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 19,665 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 16,978 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 15,790 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 13,821 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 11,164 miles

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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A19 PCE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 75,992 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 A19 PCE, 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 24 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 A19 PCE registered?

A19 PCE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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