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2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C
General Information
- Registration OU02XLR
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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- Expired 30 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 138,460 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine misfire
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- eml light on
10 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 134,617 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
5 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 132,685 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
19 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 130,234 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2016 30 Jun 202610 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 130,233 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
21 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 130,197 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
21 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 130,197 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
31 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 129,316 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
29 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 119,312 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2014 30 Jun 20261 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 114,732 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 108,163 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
30 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 108,069 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
12 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 98,778 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2011 30 Jun 20268 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 98,406 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
21 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 84,400 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2010 30 Jun 202631 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 73,273 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2009 30 Jun 202629 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 73,273 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 49,007 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2008 30 Jun 202624 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 46,701 MI
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OU02XLR was registered on 2002-03-28
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