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2002 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
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- Registration OV02CUU
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2002
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 28 Sep 2026
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 133,157 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished. (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides.
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front inner wing brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
20 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 125,722 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside.
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
18 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 125,687 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside.
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
11 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 118,218 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
1 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 110,597 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back plate (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back plate (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 110,556 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back plate (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back plate (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,856 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 95,644 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2021 29 Jun 202629 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 95,607 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
23 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,146 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear tyre cracking
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
26 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,948 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2019 29 Jun 202626 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 82,948 MI
29 Jun 202629 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,038 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged flatspot (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear tyre perishing
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
28 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 80,038 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear tyre perishing
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged flatspot (4.2.A.1a)
24 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,794 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2017 29 Jun 20265 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,512 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
20 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,749 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2015 29 Jun 202625 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,551 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2014 29 Jun 202625 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 63,551 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
29 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,343 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
29 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 58,343 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
29 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,559 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
28 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 51,559 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
17 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,957 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2011 29 Jun 202623 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,102 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,557 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2009 29 Jun 202626 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,145 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
6 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 28,960 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2007 29 Jun 202628 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 28,960 MI
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OV02CUU was registered on 2002-04-26
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