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BF02 KXO

2002 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

4,041 mi
Last recorded4,041 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C 32075,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 KXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 4,041 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 302,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

various oil leaks

Pass 10 Apr 2014 179,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 179,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 172,160 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 172,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 153,940 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 132,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak from diff output seals

Pass 4 Feb 2010 118,213 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 105,071 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 105,071 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 95,067 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

diff output seal leaking

Fail 4 Feb 2008 95,067 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

diff output seal leaking

n/s/f door indicater strip cracked

slightly long travel on park brake pedal

Pass 1 Feb 2007 82,050 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 82,050 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 68,315 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 KXO 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 62.5%.

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 KXO, 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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BF02 KXO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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