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CU51 OFG

2002 Mercedes-benz C 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,198 mi
Last recorded206,198 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C 32075,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 OFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 206,198 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

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

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

under trays + sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2017 206,129 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

under trays + sill covers fitted

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 190,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going opaque (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from gearbox area ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all very worn (3.5.1i)

engine plastic undertray fitted and plastic sill covers

Fail 18 Nov 2016 190,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going opaque (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from gearbox area ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all very worn (3.5.1i)

engine plastic undertray fitted and plastic sill covers

Pass 24 Nov 2015 176,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 176,605 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 161,429 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 160,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

both rear wheels have resistance to turn

Pass 20 Nov 2013 147,717 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 136,866 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 115,315 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 104,096 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 90,315 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 82,148 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 71,844 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 59,730 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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CU51 OFG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CU51 OFG, 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 CU51 OFG registered?

CU51 OFG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is CU51 OFG safe to buy?

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