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AJ52 OJX

2002 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,569 mi
Last recorded143,569 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C84,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 OJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 143,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 127,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 127,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 116,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 116,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 95,641 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 85,178 miles

front screen chipped

Fail 5 Mar 2014 85,178 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front screen chipped

Pass 15 Mar 2013 78,589 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread

Fail 9 Mar 2013 78,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake pads starting to wear low

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread

Pass 22 Mar 2012 72,296 miles

both front tyres bald on outer edges

Fail 14 Mar 2012 72,215 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres bald on outer edges

Pass 4 Mar 2011 68,193 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 68,193 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2010 64,412 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread and has a nail in tread

Pass 13 Mar 2009 58,854 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 58,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 54,788 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 47,338 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 36,867 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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AJ52 OJX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 84,631 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ52 OJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ52 OJX registered?

AJ52 OJX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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