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BP51 AYO

2002 Mercedes-benz C 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,345 mi
Last recorded173,345 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C 32075,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 AYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 173,345 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 173,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2018 154,557 miles

wipers streaky

Fail 2 Nov 2018 154,465 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

wipers streaky

Pass 27 Jun 2017 133,794 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 133,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system is secure

Pass 16 Nov 2015 106,581 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 93,893 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 93,893 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 89,957 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 84,496 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 78,038 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 78,038 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 71,083 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 71,083 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 65,501 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 63,286 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 63,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 57,063 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 50,173 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 43,264 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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BP51 AYO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BP51 AYO, 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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BP51 AYO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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