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BL51 SZG

2002 Mercedes-benz C 320

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,389 mi
Last recorded73,389 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C 32075,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 SZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 73,389 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm Front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 73,389 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm Front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 73,107 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arm Front Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 73,107 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arm Front Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 72,770 miles

Coil spring corroded Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 72,769 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245-40-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Washer level low

Pass 30 Apr 2019 67,637 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 65,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 61,455 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 59,639 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 58,753 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 57,551 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 56,609 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 56,609 miles

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 17 Apr 2012 53,844 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 16 Apr 2012 53,844 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 Apr 2011 52,288 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 50,589 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 49,125 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 47,214 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 44,438 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 34,502 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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BL51 SZG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BL51 SZG, 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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BL51 SZG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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