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CA52 ALY

2009 Mercedes-benz C 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,121 mi
Last recorded128,121 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C 32079,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 ALY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 128,121 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 122,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 117,763 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes going into flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Small signs of corrosion on rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres are cracking/perishing and have (2-3mm) left on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 117,745 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre is excessively worn on the inner edge and is showing ply/cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play in front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes going into flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Small signs of corrosion on rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres are cracking/perishing and have (2-3mm) left on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 113,414 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 106,892 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 103,113 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 93,946 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 82,684 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 71,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 58,234 miles

engine management light staying on

Pass 6 May 2015 46,057 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 29,811 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 29,811 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 29,811 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 22,259 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 22,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 8,415 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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CA52 ALY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 79,926 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 CA52 ALY, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CA52 ALY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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