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BK02 YLO

2002 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,193 mi
Last recorded122,193 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C 32075,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 YLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 122,193 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort Only just ment requirements

Pass 20 Sep 2019 117,445 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 109,829 miles

front brake discs are slightly lipped

oil leak under rear diff

rear brake discs are slightly lipped

Pass 1 Mar 2017 105,006 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall perishing and both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 1 Mar 2017 105,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure and not clearing screen /split (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall perishing and both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2016 100,834 miles

front wipers worn

slight oil leak under rear diff

Pass 18 Mar 2015 97,331 miles

both front tyres cracking on the sidewall

Pass 24 Mar 2014 94,321 miles

oil leak on engine/gearbox

Fail 19 Mar 2014 94,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

oil leak on engine/gearbox

Pass 15 Nov 2012 87,949 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 83,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 83,604 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 76,375 miles

n/s/f tyre / minor split

n/s/r tyre / rim protector damaged

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2009 67,940 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 60,951 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 49,341 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 49,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2006 37,173 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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BK02 YLO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YLO, 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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BK02 YLO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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