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FA51 CKG

2002 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,806 mi
Last recorded131,806 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C 32075,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 CKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 131,806 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 126,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre is slightly worn on both edges

Fail 3 Feb 2015 126,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light is on

offside front tyre is slightly worn on both edges

Pass 10 Jan 2014 119,199 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 119,198 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 111,886 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 104,813 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 92,766 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 Jan 2010 82,545 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 72,957 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal rubber wearing. Nearside rear tyre at minimum tread depth requirement of 1.6mm on outer edge. Offside headlamp reflector insecure. Slight play in ball joint on offside front torque strut.

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 72,957 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing. Nearside rear tyre at minimum tread depth requirement of 1.6mm on outer edge. Offside headlamp reflector insecure. Slight play in ball joint on offside front torque strut.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 61,556 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 45,903 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 37,984 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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FA51 CKG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FA51 CKG, 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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FA51 CKG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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