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X131 PHD

2000 Mercedes-benz C 320

Purple Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,761 mi
Last recorded62,761 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz C 32081,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX131 PHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009 62,761 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 59,733 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 55,646 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 55,646 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 52,082 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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X131 PHD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Purple with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X131 PHD, 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 X131 PHD registered?

X131 PHD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 17 October 2000.

Is X131 PHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X131 PHD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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