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C20 MLR

2003 Mercedes-benz C 320

Beige Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

52,336 mi
Last recorded52,336 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C 32074,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 MLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 52,336 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 51,219 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 50,447 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 48,147 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 48,067 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 44,438 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 43,303 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 43,303 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 42,385 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 39,690 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 38,435 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 37,174 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 37,173 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 35,090 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 32,994 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 30,708 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 28,913 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 26,809 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 24,035 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 20,898 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 17,528 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 11,304 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 6,955 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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C20 MLR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Beige with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 74,933 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 C20 MLR, 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 23 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 C20 MLR registered?

C20 MLR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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