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A2 EUP

2002 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

90,295 mi
Last recorded90,295 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C84,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 EUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 90,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x rears (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 25 Apr 2022 90,295 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x rears (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Dec 2020 84,908 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Pedal slow to release (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 84,908 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Pedal slow to release (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 76,433 miles

Nearside Rear Advise surface corrosion to End of main brake pipe

Offside Rear Advise slight scraping from inside handbrake shoes when wheel is rotated but is acceptable.

Fail 7 Jun 2019 76,433 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Front arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Advise surface corrosion to End of main brake pipe

Offside Rear Advise slight scraping from inside handbrake shoes when wheel is rotated but is acceptable.

Pass 6 Jun 2018 71,356 miles

Nearside Rear End of main brake pipe which is just acceptable.

Fail 4 Jun 2018 71,355 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear End of main brake pipe which is just acceptable.

Pass 2 Jun 2017 65,771 miles

Advise Exhaust bracket broken but is still adequately supported

Nearside Front Tyre worn heavily on the inside and outside edges but is acceptable

Nearside Rear Advise surface corrosion to brake pipe

Offside Front Tyre worn just above the legal limit of 1.6mm and is just acceptable.

Pass 27 May 2016 60,091 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 54,782 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 54,780 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 50,153 miles

Advise Rear Exhaust bracket is broken but exhaust is still adequately supported.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 31 May 2014 50,153 miles

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

Advise Rear Exhaust bracket is broken but exhaust is still adequately supported.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 46,568 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 46,568 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 42,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 42,898 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 35,628 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 30,156 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 21,811 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 17,136 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 14,217 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 10,474 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 7,940 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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A2 EUP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 A2 EUP, 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 A2 EUP registered?

A2 EUP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is A2 EUP safe to buy?

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