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MCZ 7878

2000 Mercedes-benz C 320

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,812 mi
Last recorded90,812 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz C 32081,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCZ 7878
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 90,812 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 89,839 miles

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

covers and under trays.

Fail 3 Mar 2016 89,833 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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

covers and under trays.

Pass 20 Mar 2015 87,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 86,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2013 83,950 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorate and damaged

nearside rear tyre tread cracked

offside front tyre tread cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2013 83,950 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorate and damaged

nearside rear tyre tread cracked

offside front tyre tread cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2012 80,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 78,241 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 75,880 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 75,880 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 73,145 miles

Offside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall

Slight play in offside front wheel

Pass 30 Apr 2008 71,471 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2007 71,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 60,652 miles

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

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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MCZ 7878 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MCZ 7878, 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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MCZ 7878 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 20 September 2000.

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