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DV02 TLU

2002 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

55,214 mi
Last recorded55,214 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C 32075,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 TLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 55,214 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 54,738 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 54,049 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 52,835 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 51,730 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 51,077 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 49,984 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 48,320 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 46,616 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 45,116 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 45,116 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 43,774 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 42,256 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 40,354 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 37,109 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 33,411 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 33,371 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 29,762 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 26,036 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 25,962 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 22,580 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2007 16,023 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 9,958 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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DV02 TLU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DV02 TLU, 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 DV02 TLU registered?

DV02 TLU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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