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CU52 OYC

2002 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,035 mi
Last recorded173,035 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C 32075,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 OYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 173,035 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 141,748 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front and Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 141,710 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front and Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2017 113,510 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 113,508 miles

Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 101,826 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 101,814 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 84,254 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 84,254 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 64,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 48,333 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil weap

slight corrosion inner face front discs

Fail 16 Mar 2013 48,333 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil weap

slight corrosion inner face front discs

Pass 21 Mar 2012 32,645 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 32,490 miles

both rear tyres worn in centres

front pads worn

movement in ns mirror

Pass 14 Dec 2010 30,759 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 27,922 miles

both number plates starting to delaminate

Fail 9 Dec 2009 27,917 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 10 Dec 2008 23,082 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs worn on inner face

Pass 5 Dec 2007 19,439 miles

osf tyre wearing close to limit on edges

Pass 5 Dec 2006 15,932 miles

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

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

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

slight play in o/s/f rack end

Pass 30 Nov 2005 13,685 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

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 OYC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CU52 OYC, 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 CU52 OYC registered?

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

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