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FH52 KWO

2002 Mercedes-benz C 320

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,651 mi
Last recorded103,651 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C 32075,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 KWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 103,651 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 under body/main (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust/mountings slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2017 103,649 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 under body/main (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust/mountings slightly corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2014 99,546 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 99,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 95,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 89,634 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 81,852 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 73,561 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 73,561 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 67,703 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 66,058 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 55,471 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 43,898 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 33,528 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FH52 KWO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Red 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 FH52 KWO, 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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FH52 KWO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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