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BG52 ZNN

2002 Mercedes-benz V

Maroon Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

149,535 mi
Last recorded149,535 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz V100,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 ZNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 149,535 miles

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

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

Sill(s) corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2024 142,957 miles

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

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

Sill(s) corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2023 133,853 miles

Sill(s) corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2023 133,853 miles

Sill(s) corroded

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 126,689 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 119,190 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 110,290 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 99,078 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 99,077 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 87,609 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 77,378 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 63,556 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 49,003 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 37,317 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 27,787 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 26,901 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 25,317 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 25,264 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 24,071 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 24,065 miles

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2007 19,747 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 15,647 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 12,177 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz V?

Based on 145,330 MOT tests across 14,984 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
9,290
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
14,984
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,393
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,912
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,745
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,724
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 1,893
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BG52 ZNN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz V in Maroon with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 100,858 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG52 ZNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG52 ZNN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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