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2003 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C 32074,933 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 BAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive including suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded multiple areas from above fuel tank to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded multiple areas from above fuel tank to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear subframe/suspension components and mounts corroded

all brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2019 190,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 190,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 178,265 miles

headlamps weak pattern // o/s/f tyre worn inner edge // rear tyres worn // n/s/r brake binding slightly

rear pads appear low // rear brake pipes above axle heavily corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2018 178,265 miles

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

headlamps weak pattern // o/s/f tyre worn inner edge // rear tyres worn // n/s/r brake binding slightly

rear pads appear low // rear brake pipes above axle heavily corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2016 161,859 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint slight movement

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2016 161,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Front bottom ball joint slight movement

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2015 146,643 miles

front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded at rear

headlamps weak pattern

rear brake hoses perishing

rear brake pipes above axle heavily corroded

undertrays and engine covers fitted - many components not visible

Pass 12 Dec 2014 132,189 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 132,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 120,422 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 120,344 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 107,483 miles

n/s and o/s dip beam patterns poor

Pass 10 Jan 2012 93,003 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 76,811 miles

centre exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 7 Jan 2011 76,783 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

centre exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2010 62,056 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 46,856 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 34,453 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 34,421 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 20,747 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
Full Mercedes-benz C 320 reliability report

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DA52 BAR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 74,933 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 DA52 BAR, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DA52 BAR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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