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YW52 OHJ

2002 Mercedes Coupe

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,925 mi
Last recorded92,925 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Coupe75,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW52 OHJ
MakeMercedes
ModelCoupe
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 92,925 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 90,811 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 83,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 83,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 80,789 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 80,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s & o/s rear wheelarches has bubble of corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2011 74,550 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 74,550 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust mounting corroding and starting to break

Pass 25 Oct 2010 67,312 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 67,311 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 57,609 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 57,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 47,987 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 42,360 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 42,360 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 36,144 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 27,989 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Coupe?

Based on 1,419 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
4,320
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 73
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
position lamp(s) not working 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 20
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YW52 OHJ is a 2002 Mercedes Coupe in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 75,974 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 Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YW52 OHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YW52 OHJ registered?

YW52 OHJ is a 2002 Mercedes Coupe, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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