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DD52 HMD

2002 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,248 mi
Last recorded137,248 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C 32075,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDD52 HMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2017 137,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front of 2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear of 2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 126,696 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 114,434 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 105,374 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 105,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 100,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 90,121 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 81,046 miles

Front brake disc surfaces rusty

Fail 19 Jan 2011 81,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front brake disc surfaces rusty

Pass 18 May 2010 80,256 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 74,558 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 69,309 miles

O/S tail light lens cracked

Ovality high on rear brakes

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Jul 2007 64,161 miles

Parking brake near end of its working travel.

n/s/r lamp lens cracked.

Fail 26 Jul 2007 64,160 miles

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake near end of its working travel.

Washer jets blocked .

n/s/r lamp lens cracked.

Pass 17 Jun 2006 56,719 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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DD52 HMD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DD52 HMD, 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 DD52 HMD registered?

DD52 HMD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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