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CN02 WVB

2002 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,446 mi
Last recorded107,446 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C 32075,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 WVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 107,446 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 107,446 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 105,617 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 105,609 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 105,600 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides around lower mountings to hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear differential casing is highly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2019 101,839 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking and perishing wearing close to limit

Pass 10 Apr 2018 98,438 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to crack and perish 205/55/16

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 98,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint up (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre starting to crack and perish 205/55/16

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 95,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 95,363 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 91,334 miles

both rear coil springs corroded inside rear cups

nails in both rear tyres

Pass 12 May 2015 88,440 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 86,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2014 86,899 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 81,493 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 81,493 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 76,417 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 71,313 miles

slight play in o/s/f lower track control arm joint

Pass 25 Jan 2010 65,607 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 58,032 miles

o/s/r tyre scuffing outer edge

Pass 4 Feb 2008 50,673 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 41,006 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 35,426 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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CN02 WVB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CN02 WVB, 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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CN02 WVB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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