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X181 SDN

2000 Mercedes-benz C 320

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,109 mi
Last recorded99,109 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz C 32081,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX181 SDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 99,109 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 80,743 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 80,173 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 78,622 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 78,622 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 78,036 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

passenger wiper blade split

Fail 3 Sep 2013 78,036 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

passenger wiper blade split

Pass 19 Dec 2012 77,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front exhaust bracket corroded and broken.

Head lamp washers not working.

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 77,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front exhaust bracket corroded and broken.

Head lamp washers not working.

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 74,169 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 74,169 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 63,743 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 53,398 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 49,850 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 49,750 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 49,349 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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X181 SDN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 X181 SDN, 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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X181 SDN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 14 September 2000.

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