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X165 CET

2000 Mercedes-benz C 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,183 mi
Last recorded63,183 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz C 32081,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX165 CET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2011 63,183 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 54,279 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 54,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 50,286 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 50,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 45,412 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 40,375 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 35,361 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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X165 CET is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X165 CET, 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 X165 CET registered?

X165 CET is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is X165 CET safe to buy?

The MOT history for X165 CET shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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