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DX02 JTU

2002 Mercedes-benz C 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,024 mi
Last recorded99,024 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C 32075,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 JTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 99,024 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 95,439 miles

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

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

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

engine covers / undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2017 95,439 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported brake flexi clip (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

engine covers / undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2016 89,750 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 83,784 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted so unable to check componants

Pass 8 Nov 2014 77,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2013 71,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2013 71,962 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 65,136 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 65,136 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 57,915 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 50,603 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 42,394 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 34,949 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 34,949 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 28,817 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 24,048 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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DX02 JTU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DX02 JTU, 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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DX02 JTU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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