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HSU 340

2000 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,895 mi
Last recorded95,895 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz C 32081,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSU 340
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 95,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

n/s/f exhaust mounting bracket fractured and insecure.

Fail 7 Jan 2026 95,840 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

n/s/f exhaust mounting bracket fractured and insecure.

Pass 11 Dec 2024 91,276 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 85,945 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 85,945 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 81,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 75,663 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 75,662 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2020 72,255 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 67,325 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 62,237 miles

rear exhaust mounting bracket detached.

Pass 30 Jun 2017 59,212 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 56,680 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 54,635 miles

o/s/r tyre 1.8mm

Pass 1 Jul 2014 52,935 miles

o/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 51,530 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 47,689 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 44,809 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 41,969 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 39,987 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 34,018 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 30,916 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 26,632 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 23,856 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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HSU 340 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 HSU 340, 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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What year was HSU 340 registered?

HSU 340 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 6 October 2000.

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