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X177 EGW

2000 Mercedes-benz C 320

Purple Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,239 mi
Last recorded104,239 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz C 32081,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX177 EGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 104,239 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 92,277 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 92,055 miles

advise front brake getting low

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

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

advise nearside front tre on 2mm on outside edge

advise slight play in both front steering rack drum sticks

Fail 10 Oct 2009 91,895 miles

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

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

advise front brake getting low

advise nearside front tre on 2mm on outside edge

advise slight play in both front steering rack drum sticks

Pass 11 Oct 2008 85,367 miles

front and rear no plates silver on black

n/s rear tyre worn to wear limits

play in steering rack on o/s

Pass 29 Sep 2007 78,998 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 762,043 miles

nsr brake backplate damaged

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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X177 EGW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Purple with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 X177 EGW, 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 X177 EGW registered?

X177 EGW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 17 October 2000.

Is X177 EGW safe to buy?

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