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FB51 AYL

2002 Mercedes-benz C 320

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,652 mi
Last recorded115,652 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C 32075,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 AYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 115,652 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 102,498 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 93,316 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 93,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 84,979 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 74,071 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 63,890 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 54,886 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 54,756 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 45,397 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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FB51 AYL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FB51 AYL, 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 FB51 AYL registered?

FB51 AYL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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