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2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C
General Information
- Registration FC02FXW
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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- Expired 05 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 125,791 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
18 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 121,378 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
18 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 121,357 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
28 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 117,570 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ENGINE LIGHT ON
26 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 117,550 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ENGINE LIGHT ON
25 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 110,257 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- exhaust system slightly corroded
10 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,826 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Central exhaust slightly deteriorated
10 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 104,826 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central exhaust slightly deteriorated
30 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,304 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- engine warning lamp on time of test
24 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 93,885 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
7 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,289 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,755 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
6 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,751 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2014 5 Jun 202616 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 63,122 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
16 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,122 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
28 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,854 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2011 5 Jun 202623 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 56,854 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
13 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,826 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2010 5 Jun 20264 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,377 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2009 5 Jun 202629 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,243 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2009 5 Jun 202629 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 47,243 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,399 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2008 5 Jun 202610 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,797 MI
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FC02FXW was registered on 2002-03-13
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