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FY52 GTU

2002 Mercedes Unknown

Blue Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

306,035 mi
Last recorded306,035 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Unknown197,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 GTU
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 306,035 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 305,621 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Lower fixing loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 296,032 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front dust cover of drag link (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 296,032 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front dust cover of drag link (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate incorrect winch removed to expose registation plate (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 293,867 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 292,849 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 292,794 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front dust cover of drag link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 286,556 miles

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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FY52 GTU is a 2002 Mercedes Unknown in Blue with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FY52 GTU registered?

FY52 GTU is a 2002 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is FY52 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY52 GTU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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