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X127 NLB

2000 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,663 mi
Last recorded103,663 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz C 32081,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX127 NLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 103,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 103,048 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 101,778 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 93,674 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Fail 5 May 2018 93,674 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Pass 8 May 2017 92,789 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 91,483 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 89,328 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both rear tyres are starting to crack and perish

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 87,154 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 87,152 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2013 84,204 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut on neaside front tyre

Fail 29 Apr 2013 84,204 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut on neaside front tyre

Pass 14 May 2012 81,037 miles

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

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

offside front level sensor bracket loose

slight corrosion within 30cms of nearside rear subframe mount

Pass 9 May 2011 77,992 miles

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

slight corrosion within 30cms of nearside rear suspension mounting.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 75,935 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 75,935 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 73,646 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 52,553 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 52,553 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Feb 2006 52,320 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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X127 NLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X127 NLB, 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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X127 NLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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