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A18 XEP

2002 Mercedes Atego

White Diesel 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

100,392 mi
Last recorded100,392 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Atego242,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 XEP
MakeMercedes
ModelAtego
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 100,392 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 94,914 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 94,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 88,742 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 83,814 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 77,117 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 73,335 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 71,549 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 68,718 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 68,661 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 67,541 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 65,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear small cuts in tyre tread outer

Nearside Rear weathering starting on rear tyres

Offside Front small cuts in tyre tread

Offside Rear weathering starting to tyres

rear brake pads starting to weather

Pass 22 Oct 2014 62,884 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 60,461 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 57,182 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 52,286 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 50,104 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 48,234 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 43,777 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 41,619 miles

Advise on n/s/f tyre has slight cuts to tread area

Pass 3 Nov 2006 36,007 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 27,292 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Atego?

Based on 2,906 MOT tests across 384 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,699
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
384
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 11
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 10
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 8
Side repeater not working 7
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A18 XEP is a 2002 Mercedes Atego in White with a 4,196cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes Atego models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 242,187 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Atego fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 XEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Atego typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes Atego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A18 XEP registered?

A18 XEP is a 2002 Mercedes Atego, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is A18 XEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 XEP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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