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SW02UPB
2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1998cc
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- Registration SW02UPB
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
14
Passes
8
Failures
63.64%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
22 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 102,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn castor (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn castor (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
10 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 100,453 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/f slow (28% imbalance) (1.2.1 (b) (i))
4 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 97,770 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- intermitting fault with esp light on dash
4 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 97,770 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
13 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 97,765 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp insecure bolt loose (1.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust noisy centre exhaust box has been replaced with a pipe (7.1.4)
14 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 93,107 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt tie bar at hub (2.4.G.2)
14 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 93,107 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt tie bar at hub (2.4.G.2)
6 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 90,684 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2016 10 Jun 202629 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 86,795 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2015 10 Jun 20268 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,220 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2014 10 Jun 20266 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 83,220 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
30 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 79,116 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
3 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,151 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
21 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 74,151 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
14 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 68,933 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
9 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,180 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2010 10 Jun 202611 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 55,463 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2009 10 Jun 20269 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 47,980 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2008 10 Jun 202618 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 42,729 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2007 10 Jun 202616 Aug 2006
Fail
Mileage: 42,729 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
24 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 40,942 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2007 10 Jun 202624 Feb 2006
Fail
Mileage: 40,942 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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SW02UPB was registered on 2002-03-01
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