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OV52TKD
2002 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1397cc
General Information
- Registration OV52TKD
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1397cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
17
Passes
11
Failures
60.71%
Pass Rate
⚠️
164 Total Defects Recorded
31 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 153,913 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) Dangerous
- 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
- Power steering malfunctioning power steering working then fails to work when turning steering wheel (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Power steering component leaking power steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Coolant leak thermostat housing cracked ()
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 149,605 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on bracket of centre box (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
30 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 149,605 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on bracket of centre box (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
17 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 143,327 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- front suspension arm bushes wearing
- under vehicle surface rust
- play detected n/s/f steering rack arm
- exhaust system deterating
10 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 143,308 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault when carrying out rear brake test abs kicking in and out brake pedal bouncing (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- front suspension arm bushes wearing
- under vehicle surface rust
- play detected n/s/f steering rack arm
- exhaust system deterating
9 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 135,797 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust system deterating
7 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 135,795 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust system deterating
4 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 126,391 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Screw In O/S/R Tyre Tread.
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
3 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 126,390 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Screw In O/S/R Tyre Tread.
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
4 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 120,347 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nail In O/S/R Tyre Close To Outer Edge.
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
3 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 120,346 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nail In O/S/R Tyre Close To Outer Edge.
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
3 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 115,854 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
29 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 115,854 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
1 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,822 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear chassis leg corroded but not holed
- Full under covers fitted to vehicle underside not able to fully inspect.
30 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 109,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Full under covers fitted to vehicle underside not able to fully inspect.
- Nearside Rear chassis leg corroded but not holed
1 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 104,083 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 104,083 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
4 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 90,830 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
17 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,904 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
17 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 178,904 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
8 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,501 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
8 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 68,501 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
10 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,794 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2012 3 Jul 202614 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,238 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2011 3 Jul 202626 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,943 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2010 3 Jul 202630 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,532 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2009 3 Jul 202622 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,514 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 23,676 MI
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OV52TKD was registered on 2002-11-15
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