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FC02 FLW

2002 Mercedes-benz C 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

82,324 mi
Last recorded82,324 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C 32075,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 FLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 82,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 79,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under body shields fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2019 74,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under body shields fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2018 69,768 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 64,659 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2016 60,572 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

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

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Plastic floor undertrays fitted

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2015 60,152 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Jun 2014 59,216 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2013 57,814 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2012 56,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2011 54,301 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 52,066 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 49,544 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 43,394 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 37,490 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front pads appear low

Pass 16 Jun 2006 29,957 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 29,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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FC02 FLW 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 94.1%.

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 FC02 FLW, 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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FC02 FLW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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