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A1 DXN

2000 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

48,589 mi
Last recorded48,589 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz C 32081,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 DXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 48,589 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 48,159 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 48,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 46,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 41,872 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 41,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 36,727 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 36,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 36,029 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 36,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 32,713 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 29,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Front both tyre deteriorated

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

Play in steering rack inner joints(Tie Rod)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 29,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Front both tyre deteriorated

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

Play in steering rack inner joints(Tie Rod)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 27,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all tyre slightly deteriorated

nearside tyre cut on outer wall

play in steering rack inner joints(tie rod)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 25,483 miles

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

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

both front tyre slightly perishing

both rear tyre slightly perishing

Pass 14 Jun 2012 23,554 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 23,553 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 22,548 miles

Front Number Plate

Fail 22 Jun 2010 20,559 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads and discs

front number plate

wipers smeary

Pass 22 Jun 2010 20,559 miles

front brake pads and discs

front number plate

wipers smeary

Pass 27 Jun 2009 19,447 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 19,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 17,102 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 14,078 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 14,078 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 13,619 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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A1 DXN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 A1 DXN, 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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A1 DXN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 20 September 2000.

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