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OV02 UCW

2002 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

124,490 mi
Last recorded124,490 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 20076,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 UCW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 124,490 miles

slight play in steering joints in general

Pass 5 Sep 2024 123,510 miles

Offside Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play outer drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Part of nearside indictor repeater not working.

Pass 28 Sep 2023 122,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 119,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 119,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 114,781 miles

front tyres worn on edges

head lights cloudy both

slight play in steering

Fail 18 Aug 2021 114,781 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres worn on edges

head lights cloudy both

slight play in steering

Pass 11 Aug 2020 112,548 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre propshaft brg ,rubber mount starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow crayon (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 112,548 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre propshaft brg ,rubber mount starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow crayon (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 107,398 miles

rear brake faurals rusty

rear brake hoses perished

slight play in steering

Fail 17 Jul 2019 107,395 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 100,526 miles

exhaust outer casing corroding away

headlight output on the dim side

n/s and o/s front wheel bearings have play to maximum tolerance allowed

n/s and o/s steering components have some play

rear pads getting low

strong smell of petrol in cabin

Fail 11 Jul 2018 100,526 miles

Emissions not tested due to major fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction management light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire underside (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust outer casing corroding away

headlight output on the dim side

n/s and o/s front wheel bearings have play to maximum tolerance allowed

n/s and o/s steering components have some play

rear pads getting low

strong smell of petrol in cabin

Pass 17 Jul 2017 93,464 miles

Offside rack end has play

all tyres worn on inner edges

engine management light on

rear exhaust poor

Pass 18 Jul 2016 86,161 miles

engine management light on

n/s headlamp glass cloudy

Fail 18 Jul 2016 86,160 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine management light on

n/s headlamp glass cloudy

Pass 17 Jul 2015 79,365 miles

engine management on

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

Fail 17 Jul 2015 79,365 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management on

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 15 Jul 2014 75,540 miles

o/s/r pads low

both front wheel bearings have slight play

engine management light on

Pass 1 Jul 2013 64,844 miles

engine light on

slight play both iner stearing joints

slight play in both front wheel barings

Fail 1 Jul 2013 64,844 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Jun 2012 56,009 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 56,009 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 54,051 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 52,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 52,347 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 52,241 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 50,922 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 48,707 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?

Based on 54,250 MOT tests across 7,909 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
3,159
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
7,909
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,684
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,565
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,763
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,405
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,209
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OV02 UCW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 76,878 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 200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,684 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV02 UCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OV02 UCW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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