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CP02 OSG

2002 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

114,714 mi
Last recorded114,714 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C 32075,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP02 OSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2023 114,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake disc worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe & both calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Mar 2022 109,171 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 109,171 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat converter (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 109,123 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 105,628 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both, Cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides Going To Flex Hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle

Fail 3 Nov 2020 105,628 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both, Cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides Going To Flex Hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle

Pass 22 May 2019 101,269 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nail in tyre offside front and offside rear ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

n/s mirror slightly loose

Fail 13 May 2019 101,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak casing damaged (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (upper arms inner bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nail in tyre offside front and offside rear ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

n/s mirror slightly loose

Fail 14 Nov 2018 101,261 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arms[ both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function and leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 99,495 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Rear some rear brakepipes rusty

Fail 23 May 2017 99,495 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Rear some rear brakepipes rusty

Pass 21 May 2016 96,444 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 96,444 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 89,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2015 89,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 83,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres getting low

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear dif leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 70,706 miles

full lower engine & side underfloor covers fitted.

light blistering of rear brake pipes.

slight leak from diff/prop seal.

Fail 2 May 2012 67,448 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

full lower engine & side floor covers fitted.

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer shoulder.

Pass 2 May 2012 67,448 miles

full lower engine & side floor covers fitted.

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer shoulder.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,031 miles

full lower engine/box covers fitted.

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly more on outer shoulder.

Fail 24 Feb 2010 59,286 miles

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

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

full lower engine/transmission & side floor covers fitted.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 59,286 miles

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)

full lower engine/transmission & side floor covers fitted.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 54,957 miles

engine/gearbox & n/s,/o/s full floor covers fitted.

n/s/r tyre @ 3mm,o/s/r tyre 4.5mm.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 51,055 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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CP02 OSG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 CP02 OSG, 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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CP02 OSG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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