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X342 RVV

2000 Mercedes-benz C 320

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,845 mi
Last recorded89,845 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz C 32081,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX342 RVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 89,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 89,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 73,087 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both steering rods have play

engine light on

Fail 4 Apr 2016 73,087 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn and cracking (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both steering rods have play

engine light on

Pass 22 Apr 2015 62,347 miles

slight play @ n/s/f wheel

Fail 17 Apr 2015 62,346 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play @ n/s/f wheel

Pass 16 Apr 2014 50,825 miles

engine managment light on

o/s/f tyre split

slight play @ n/s/f wheel

Fail 16 Apr 2014 50,825 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine managment light on

o/s/f tyre split

slight play @ n/s/f wheel

Pass 24 Apr 2013 42,382 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 39,915 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 35,820 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 32,774 miles

although meeting requirements nearside and offside rear service brake readings lower than expected

vehicle underbody shows surface corrosion to rear suspension componants

wear pattern on offside front tyre would suggest vehicle needs a steering geometry check

Fail 16 Sep 2009 32,772 miles

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

although meeting requirements nearside and offside rear service brake readings lower than expected

vehicle underbody shows surface corrosion to rear suspension componants

wear pattern on offside front tyre would suggest vehicle needs a steering geometry check

Pass 10 Sep 2008 30,446 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 28,438 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 26,594 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 24,660 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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X342 RVV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 81,747 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 X342 RVV, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X342 RVV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 5 October 2000.

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