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BK02 BVC

2002 Mercedes-benz C 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,821 mi
Last recorded97,821 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C 32075,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 BVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 97,821 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 96,739 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 96,737 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked with yellow chalk . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 94,215 miles

Offside Rear parking brake slight grab

reverse light in-op

Pass 3 Aug 2017 92,908 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 91,262 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 91,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 89,054 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 88,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2014 88,402 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 86,633 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 84,399 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 81,924 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 77,846 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 67,019 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 57,301 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 52,474 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 47,487 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Mar 2006 37,298 miles

both front tyres just on 3mm

nearside rear tyre on2mm and worn on outter edge

offside rear tyre just on 3mm and worn on outer edge

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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BK02 BVC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 BK02 BVC, 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 BK02 BVC registered?

BK02 BVC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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The MOT history for BK02 BVC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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