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X412 DNH

2000 Mercedes-benz C 320

Purple Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

183,118 mi
Last recorded183,118 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz C 32081,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX412 DNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 183,118 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 177,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak evident.

Fail 14 Oct 2015 177,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak evident.

Pass 14 Oct 2014 175,421 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Oct 2014 175,421 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 170,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s headlamp dipped beam dimmed

Fail 9 Oct 2013

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s headlamp dipped beam dimmed

nsf tyre - underinflated, cuts on the walls, worn inner shoulder.

osr tyre - cuts on tread.

Pass 6 Oct 2012 159,898 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 159,842 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 148,017 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 147,947 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2010 136,703 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 122,775 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all four wheel arches corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2009 122,760 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all four wheel arches corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2008 118,574 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2008 117,538 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Full covers fitted unmder floor and engine bay

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 107,948 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 107,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

undertrays

Pass 20 Jun 2006 95,102 miles

at first fog light comes on in brake light place change fog bulb ok ?

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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X412 DNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Purple with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 X412 DNH, 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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X412 DNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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