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FA52 UWM

2002 Mercedes-benz 230

Beige Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,481 mi
Last recorded92,481 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 23083,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 UWM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2020 92,481 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 87,155 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 81,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2017 69,530 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2016 59,658 miles

front brake pads more than 60% worn

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Oct 2015 55,442 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 51,530 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 47,015 miles

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

slight noise at nearside rear front wheel bearing

Pass 24 May 2012 42,485 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 37,188 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight noise fron nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Mar 2010 32,288 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2009 27,693 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 24,210 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 19,062 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 14,818 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?

Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,918
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
8,576
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,934
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,565
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,276
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,500
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,463
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FA52 UWM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 230 in Beige with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 83,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 230 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA52 UWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 230 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA52 UWM registered?

FA52 UWM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is FA52 UWM safe to buy?

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