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D8 LPO

2001 Mercedes-benz C 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,535 mi
Last recorded106,535 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C 32079,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 LPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 106,535 miles

Nearside Front wiper buckling

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2016 91,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/front wiper splitt

Pass 25 Feb 2015 79,178 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhust mounting broken, system still supported

Fail 20 Feb 2015 79,166 miles

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhust mounting broken, system still supported

Pass 8 Nov 2013 70,455 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 70,455 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 56,526 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 54,111 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2010 50,339 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 47,552 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 47,552 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 43,898 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 38,708 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 35,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 25,302 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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D8 LPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 79,816 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 D8 LPO, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D8 LPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 9 January 2001.

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