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GJ02 KUC

2002 Mercedes Atego

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

480,832 mi
Last recorded480,832 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Atego242,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 KUC
MakeMercedes
ModelAtego
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 480,832 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3rd lamp inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

air pipes corroded to tanks

underside corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2025 480,830 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3rd lamp inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

air pipes corroded to tanks

underside corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2024 478,016 miles

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

Nearside metal pipe to air dryer unit corroded

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 477,957 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Air brake cylinder/actuator leaking leaking air (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside metal pipe to air dryer unit corroded

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 468,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 462,579 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 454,126 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 453,948 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 453,159 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 452,323 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 451,393 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 754,536 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 44,955 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 448,662 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 447,875 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 447,338 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 444,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 438,359 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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GJ02 KUC is a 2002 Mercedes Atego in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GJ02 KUC, 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.

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What year was GJ02 KUC registered?

GJ02 KUC is a 2002 Mercedes Atego, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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