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A8 CSO

2001 Mercedes-benz C 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,374 mi
Last recorded75,374 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C 32079,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 CSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 75,374 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play Joint facing up (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre lightly wearing on edge's cracking heavily on inner sidewall.

Pass 9 Sep 2016 67,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 63,381 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 51,055 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 47,595 miles

osr tyre getting low on edge

Pass 27 Mar 2012 45,377 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 43,340 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)

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 26 Apr 2010 41,163 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 38,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in rack

Pass 28 Apr 2008 36,305 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 36,305 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 33,315 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 29,407 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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A8 CSO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 A8 CSO, 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 A8 CSO registered?

A8 CSO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is A8 CSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 CSO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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