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AE02 VVL

2002 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

102,424 mi
Last recorded102,424 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C 32075,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 102,424 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 22 Jan 2021 99,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 99,644 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 98,689 miles

Front both front wiper blades smeary

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f lower rear suspension arm outer ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine mil light on dash

Pass 22 Feb 2019 95,767 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 88,703 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 84,584 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 67,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 67,170 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

various parts exhausht deteriating

Pass 6 Sep 2010 64,923 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 57,755 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyres have cuts in sidewalls not to cords but will need att asap

Pass 3 Mar 2008 66,885 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 46,361 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 30,123 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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AE02 VVL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AE02 VVL, 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 AE02 VVL registered?

AE02 VVL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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