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AX02 JWO

2002 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,336 mi
Last recorded134,336 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C 32075,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 JWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 134,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 128,456 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 122,277 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 114,616 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 28 Oct 2014 114,614 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 31 Oct 2013 108,851 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 103,086 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

excessive surface corosion underbody and suspension components

offside rear driveshaft inner gaiter split

Pass 31 Oct 2011 99,676 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 99,676 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 91,524 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front offside tyre worn low on edge

fuel pipes c orrosion

rear discs pitted

rear nearside drive shaft inner boot split

rear offside drive shaft inner boot split

Fail 15 Sep 2010 91,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front offside tyre worn low on edge

fuel pipes c orrosion

rear discs pitted

rear nearside drive shaft inner boot split

rear offside drive shaft inner boot split

Pass 23 Sep 2009 80,803 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 73,266 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

found rivet in n/s/r sidewall not damaged sisewall

front pads low

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall not to cords

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

rear pads low

Fail 11 Nov 2008 73,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

found rivet in n/s/r sidewall not damaged sisewall

front pads low

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall not to cords

rear pads low

Pass 1 Nov 2007 63,072 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 51,380 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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AX02 JWO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AX02 JWO, 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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AX02 JWO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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