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X174 HGF

2000 Mercedes-benz C 320

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,853 mi
Last recorded119,853 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz C 32081,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX174 HGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 119,853 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 22 Jun 2016 119,829 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2015 115,861 miles

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

rear tyres just below 3mm

Pass 3 Sep 2014 109,455 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2014 109,455 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 105,682 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 98,325 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 98,325 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 86,158 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 86,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s steering arm has slight play

Pass 24 Aug 2010 83,202 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 79,724 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 73,208 miles

offside front tyre sidewall has damage and all brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2007 71,157 miles

ADVISE WEAR IN O/S END OF STEERING RACK

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

REAR BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE ADVISE CHECK

SUSPECT OIL LEAK COMING FROM GEARBOX

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2007 71,157 miles

ADVISE WEAR IN O/S END OF STEERING RACK

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

REAR BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE ADVISE CHECK

SUSPECT OIL LEAK COMING FROM GEARBOX

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2006 64,228 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 64,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 53,194 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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X174 HGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X174 HGF, 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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X174 HGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 21 September 2000.

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