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LD52 SGV

2002 Mercedes-benz C 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

111,637 mi
Last recorded111,637 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C 32075,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD52 SGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 111,637 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 111,637 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2022 109,966 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 109,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 107,610 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 107,604 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 105,791 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 101,015 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 92,429 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 84,293 miles

Nearside Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Aug 2017 70,652 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

mid exhaust support bracket broken

osf tyre bald inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2016 56,319 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)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 56,319 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 48,348 miles

centre to rear exhaust bracket very corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2015 48,384 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside front inner 2055516 goodyear (4.1.D.1a)

coil spring broken offside front (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear outer tread (4.1.E.1)

centre to rear exhaust bracket very corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 46,080 miles

metal exhaust bracket on centre pipe very corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2014 46,080 miles

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

metal exhaust bracket on centre pipe very corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2013 42,548 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 38,967 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 38,967 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 35,747 miles

o/s/front head lamp mount damage

Pass 14 Dec 2010 32,042 miles

unable to fully inspect the rear brake pads but they appear low

Pass 8 Dec 2009 26,150 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 22,013 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 17,149 miles

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 9,775 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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LD52 SGV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 75,992 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 LD52 SGV, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LD52 SGV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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