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OU52XCE
2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2148cc
General Information
- Registration OU52XCE
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2148cc
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MOT History 41 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
41
Total Tests
24
Passes
17
Failures
58.54%
Pass Rate
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188 Total Defects Recorded
17 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 437,300 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- general corrosion to under body and components
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
5 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 437,283 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
22 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 437,255 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Fuel system component leaking rear injector (7.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 431,772 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
24 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 431,752 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end loose loose on inner tie rod (2.2.B.1d) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
20 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 421,049 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays fitted
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- oil leak
13 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 419,951 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- undertrays fitted
- oil leak
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
27 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 408,720 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- under-trays fitted
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
4 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 408,700 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Evidence of an oil leak but no apparent leaks
23 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 392,813 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2016 5 Jul 202615 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 392,794 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
21 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 360,287 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 360,273 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 331,314 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2015 5 Jul 202610 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 331,306 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
9 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 296,718 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2015 5 Jul 20262 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 296,715 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
19 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 279,270 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2014 5 Jul 20269 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 279,260 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
18 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 253,934 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2013 5 Jul 202614 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 253,926 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
22 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 253,376 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 234,594 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 234,582 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
21 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 210,554 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 205,947 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
6 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 179,952 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2011 5 Jul 20265 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 179,942 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
8 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 179,809 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2011 5 Jul 20266 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 156,217 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2010 5 Jul 202627 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 154,899 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
24 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 132,792 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2009 5 Jul 20261 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 112,873 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2009 5 Jul 202612 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 93,106 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2008 5 Jul 20268 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 93,106 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
5 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 67,558 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2008 5 Jul 202619 Mar 2007
Fail
Mileage: 67,506 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
13 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 41,097 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2007 5 Jul 20263 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 55,340 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2007 5 Jul 202611 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 40,859 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2007 5 Jul 20268 Sep 2005
Pass
Mileage: 30,854 MI
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OU52XCE was registered on 2002-09-20
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