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FG02 RYX

2002 Mercedes-benz C 320

Beige Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C 32075,992 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 RYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024

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

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

all underside corroded including suspension components

Fail 4 Mar 2024

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

all underside corroded including suspension components

Pass 1 Mar 2023

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

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))

Pass 7 Mar 2022

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust mounts modified

Pass 25 Mar 2020 85,599 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 83,163 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust corroded and bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 83,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie bar joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie bar joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust corroded and bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 80,166 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 80,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 75,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Apr 2017 75,489 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 72,438 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2015 69,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2014 67,772 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 67,761 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2013 65,810 miles

NSF tyre poor sidewall condition

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 63,543 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 61,426 miles

Exhaust mount broken

Pass 12 Apr 2010 57,455 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 54,681 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 51,635 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 51,631 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 45,085 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 36,581 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 29,597 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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FG02 RYX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Beige with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FG02 RYX, 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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FG02 RYX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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