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BW52 TXV

2002 Mercedes Unknown

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,688 mi
Last recorded104,688 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Unknown197,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 TXV
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 104,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 104,687 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 91,512 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 78,385 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 78,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 67,318 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 55,487 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 52,101 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2020 50,639 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 50,639 miles

Nearside Rear Electronic stability control component excessively damaged (7.12 (c))

Offside Rear Electronic stability control component excessively damaged (7.12 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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BW52 TXV is a 2002 Mercedes Unknown in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 197,470 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BW52 TXV registered?

BW52 TXV is a 2002 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BW52 TXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW52 TXV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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