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BF02 BUV

2002 Mercedes-benz C 320

Purple Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,199 mi
Last recorded55,199 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C 32075,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 BUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 55,199 miles

front brake discs lipped

unable to access bottom of rear springs

Pass 12 Oct 2009 48,552 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 48,476 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 40,998 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 40,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 37,148 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 33,630 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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BF02 BUV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Purple with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF02 BUV, 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 BF02 BUV registered?

BF02 BUV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for BF02 BUV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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