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FA52 VXZ

2002 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,017 mi
Last recorded142,017 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C 32075,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 VXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 142,017 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2013 125,447 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 125,447 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 113,203 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 95,603 miles

Both front brakes juddering slightly

extensive surface rust to underside of vehicle

nearside front tyre uneven wear

offside parking brake lower effort

to the offside front brake pipe corroding

Fail 30 Jun 2011 95,603 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

extensive surface rust to underside of vehicle

nearside front tyre uneven wear

offside parking brake lower effort

to the offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 2 Jul 2010 91,425 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 91,425 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 83,823 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 83,823 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 83,501 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 83,491 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2008 70,050 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 50,486 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Mar 2006 32,851 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 31,559 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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FA52 VXZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FA52 VXZ, 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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FA52 VXZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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