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BU52 GHV

2002 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,319 mi
Last recorded82,319 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C 32075,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 GHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 82,319 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 75,994 miles

Front suspension lower arms have slight free play

Nearside front anti roll bar link has free play.

Registration plates spacing poor.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 69,248 miles

Nearside front and nears ide rear tyres are worn at outer edges

Nearside rear seat belt is attached to childs seat full exam not posible.

Rear tyres are worn at centers,

Pass 2 Mar 2009 62,502 miles

Nearside rear seat belt is attached to childs seat full exam not posible.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 55,522 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 47,452 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Sep 2006 47,452 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BU52 GHV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BU52 GHV, 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 BU52 GHV registered?

BU52 GHV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is BU52 GHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 GHV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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