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A15 OSF

2002 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,620 mi
Last recorded118,620 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C84,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 OSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 118,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside front top mount slight play

Fail 6 Apr 2021 118,618 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside front top mount slight play

Pass 5 Mar 2020 115,875 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 115,872 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 112,969 miles

offside front lower arm has slight play in ball joint

Fail 11 Feb 2019 112,960 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside front lower arm has slight play in ball joint

Pass 12 Feb 2018 110,220 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 103,376 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 102,096 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 102,094 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 99,750 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 99,748 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 97,175 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 94,605 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 89,608 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 85,872 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 85,872 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 81,912 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)

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2009 76,794 miles

Underside, nearside panels show possible diesel leak. Fuel tank also damp but source cannot be identified. No known if remnants of previous bleak or current leak.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 72,259 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 66,624 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 63,089 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 60,752 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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A15 OSF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A15 OSF, 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 A15 OSF registered?

A15 OSF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is A15 OSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 OSF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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