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DF51 KKL

2002 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,928 mi
Last recorded134,928 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C 32075,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 KKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 134,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 130,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 130,510 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens opaque (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 127,738 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Covers obscuring some components within the engine bay. Trays obscuring some underbody components.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight oil leakj (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 125,520 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 125,520 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 115,180 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 115,180 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 108,696 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 101,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 94,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded and snapped but system still supported

Fail 15 Jan 2016 94,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded and snapped but system still supported

Pass 30 Jan 2015 86,581 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 79,830 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 72,289 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 64,139 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 64,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 55,326 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osf mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2010 48,334 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 48,334 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 44,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 44,777 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 41,170 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 37,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 37,339 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 34,181 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 34,181 miles

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

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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DF51 KKL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF51 KKL, 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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DF51 KKL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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