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CU52 OWY

2002 Mercedes-benz C 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

177,071 mi
Last recorded177,071 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C 32075,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 OWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 177,071 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 169,346 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 159,454 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 149,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear tow bar corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2019 141,965 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 134,266 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 125,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 116,991 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 106,878 miles

1 x exhaust mounting broken but system still secure

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 106,875 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most (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)

1 x exhaust mounting broken but system still secure

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 98,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 91,266 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 72,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 72,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 53,309 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 50,771 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 45,689 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 41,294 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 36,957 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 30,992 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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CU52 OWY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 CU52 OWY, 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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CU52 OWY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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