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SW52AMK
2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2597cc
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- Registration SW52AMK
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2597cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
19
Passes
10
Failures
65.52%
Pass Rate
⚠️
127 Total Defects Recorded
13 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 55,995 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Underside of vehicle corroded (Rear)
- Undertrays fitted to vehicle
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
21 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 55,936 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
23 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 50,527 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2025 6 Jun 20262 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 50,049 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [rear] (1.1.11 (c))
- all rear suspension components have surface corrosion
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm [inner bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [rear] (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear heat shield insecure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm [inner bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing front arm [inner bush] (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
27 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 50,049 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- all rear suspension components have surface corrosion
- Nearside Rear heat shield insecure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm [inner bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing front arm [inner bush] (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [rear] (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm [inner bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [rear] (1.1.11 (c))
7 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 48,912 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
4 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 48,413 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (rear axle and suspension carrier) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
29 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 48,413 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (rear axle and suspension carrier) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 47,655 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/r suspension noisy
5 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 46,967 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2019 6 Jun 202613 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 46,561 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear suspension rusty
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front brake binding
10 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 46,559 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front brake binding
- Rear suspension rusty
31 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 45,878 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- suspension components very rusty
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
31 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 45,878 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- suspension components very rusty
12 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 45,147 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- rear suspension arms very rusty
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 45,147 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- rear suspension arms very rusty
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,150 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 44,147 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower 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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
27 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,335 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 42,335 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
9 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,928 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
8 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,529 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,580 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2011 6 Jun 202613 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 32,400 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2010 6 Jun 202610 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 32,356 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
3 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,469 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 23,914 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2008 6 Jun 20267 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,582 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2007 6 Jun 202616 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 14,388 MI
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SW52AMK was registered on 2002-11-29
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