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AR51 MDE

2002 Mercedes-benz C 320

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,954 mi
Last recorded86,954 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C 32075,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 MDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 86,954 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2016 83,752 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear diff oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2016 83,752 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 80,782 miles

rear diff oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2015 80,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 77,190 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 70,327 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2011 69,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 69,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 64,774 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 64,774 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 56,235 miles

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

front inner pads low

Fail 4 Feb 2009 56,235 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front inner pads low

Pass 5 Feb 2008 47,405 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 38,613 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 38,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 27,427 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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AR51 MDE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AR51 MDE, 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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AR51 MDE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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