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SW02WBE
2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Purple
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2685cc
General Information
- Registration SW02WBE
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2002
- Colour Purple
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2685cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
16
Passes
9
Failures
64%
Pass Rate
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96 Total Defects Recorded
25 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 116,341 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded also worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Both side wheel Arch correded
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
25 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 116,338 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both side (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded also worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Both side wheel Arch correded
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
11 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,051 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2022 6 Jun 202610 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 94,830 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 94,830 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-roll bar insecurely attached Too far to OS (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,423 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
23 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 89,421 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
13 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,531 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
10 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,669 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front nail in tyre
8 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 80,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most arm (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front nail in tyre
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
10 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,369 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- 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)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
20 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,156 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2015 6 Jun 202614 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,207 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2014 6 Jun 202613 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 68,207 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- r/h/f seized Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
22 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,062 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
22 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 66,062 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
9 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,579 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2012 6 Jun 202610 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,594 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2011 6 Jun 20268 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 55,594 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,905 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
4 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 46,905 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
15 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,123 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2009 6 Jun 202624 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,270 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2008 6 Jun 202624 May 2007
Fail
Mileage: 35,270 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
24 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,059 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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SW02WBE was registered on 2002-05-29
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