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GK52 VJP

2002 Mercedes Atego

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

410,731 mi
Last recorded410,731 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Atego242,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 VJP
MakeMercedes
ModelAtego
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 410,731 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 408,764 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 407,613 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Also with slight Play draglink ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 406,381 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 403,719 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 403,641 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering arm has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Uneven tyre wear

Pass 13 Jul 2016 401,351 miles

Centre Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both rear (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 398,377 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 396,305 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 392,653 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 389,200 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 385,593 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 381,830 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 379,403 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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GK52 VJP is a 2002 Mercedes Atego in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GK52 VJP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK52 VJP registered?

GK52 VJP is a 2002 Mercedes Atego, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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