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X226 EGW

2000 Mercedes-benz C 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,985 mi
Last recorded49,985 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz C 32081,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX226 EGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 49,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Apr 2016 49,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Apr 2015 48,970 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 48,970 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 47,411 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 47,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 45,995 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 45,993 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 45,136 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 42,914 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 41,330 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 39,440 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 38,076 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 38,075 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 35,959 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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X226 EGW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X226 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 X226 EGW registered?

X226 EGW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 24 October 2000.

Is X226 EGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X226 EGW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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