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W898 RLS

2000 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,247 mi
Last recorded103,247 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz C 32081,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW898 RLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 103,247 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Rear exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2018 101,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Central exhaust box corroded

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2017 95,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2015 92,448 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 91,060 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 91,060 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 87,847 miles

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

front exhaust clamp deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2011 87,551 miles

Brake discs slightly corroded

Slight damage to front wheels

Fail 17 Oct 2011

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2009 84,759 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 84,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

nearside and offside front obligatory mirrors slightly insecure on their mounting points..

Pass 18 Jun 2008 79,074 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2007 70,067 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 60,585 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 60,585 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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W898 RLS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W898 RLS, 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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W898 RLS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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