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BJ02 FYH

2002 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,195 mi
Last recorded101,195 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C 32075,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 FYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 101,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 101,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 99,471 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 99,471 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 97,602 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 97,601 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket snapped (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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 21 Mar 2017 94,908 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Mar 2016 92,400 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 92,400 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 89,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Mar 2015 89,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Mar 2014 86,491 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2013 83,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 79,850 miles

N/S Headlamp slightly discoloured.

N/S Mirror surroud loose.

N/S/F Door check strap insecure.

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

Stone damage to front number plate, but readable.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2012 79,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

N/S Headlamp slightly discoloured.

N/S Mirror surroud loose.

N/S/F Door check strap insecure.

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

O/S/F Tyre tread worn on inner & outer edges.

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

Stone damage to front number plate, but readable.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2011 75,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/ front tyre outer side wall starting to deteriorate.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 72,043 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 67,106 miles

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

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

o/s/ front tyre has notch in outer side wall.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 63,211 miles

o/s/ front tyre has small notch in outer wall.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 58,905 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 54,527 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 54,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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BJ02 FYH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BJ02 FYH, 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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BJ02 FYH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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