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X153 LTX

2000 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,273 mi
Last recorded96,273 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz C 32081,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX153 LTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 96,273 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres worn to legal limit

engine noisy. (bearing)?

Fail 8 Apr 2011 96,116 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front and n/s/r tyres worn to legal limit

engine noisy. (bearing)?

Pass 18 Mar 2010 88,210 miles

slight play in front ball joints

Fail 18 Mar 2010 88,210 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in front ball joints

Fail 16 Mar 2009 80,023 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2009 80,023 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2008 72,288 miles

srs and esp lights on

Fail 25 Feb 2008 72,286 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

srs and esp lights on

Pass 19 Jan 2007 69,738 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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X153 LTX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X153 LTX, 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 X153 LTX registered?

X153 LTX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 15 October 2000.

Is X153 LTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X153 LTX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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