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X118 GDB

2000 Mercedes-benz C 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,339 mi
Last recorded152,339 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz C 32081,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX118 GDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 152,339 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 145,622 miles

Plastic undertrays preventing full examination of vehicle underside

Slightly reduced reserve movement in brake pedal

centre exhaust bracket corroded/fractured

heavy corrosion developing to many areas of vehicle underside,suspension components and subframes

slight corrosion to all fixed metal brake pipes

Fail 7 Jul 2017 145,622 miles

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

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

Plastic undertrays preventing full examination of vehicle underside

Slightly reduced reserve movement in brake pedal

centre exhaust bracket corroded/fractured

heavy corrosion developing to many areas of vehicle underside,suspension components and subframes

slight corrosion to all fixed metal brake pipes

Pass 19 Dec 2014 140,577 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 140,577 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 130,320 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 130,320 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 121,501 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 110,821 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 101,135 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 91,767 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 63,391 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2008 81,010 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 81,010 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 70,735 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 70,735 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 60,611 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 51,773 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 51,772 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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X118 GDB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X118 GDB, 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 X118 GDB registered?

X118 GDB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 8 November 2000.

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