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GRZ 2462

2002 Mercedes Unknown

Purple Diesel 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,219 mi
Last recorded139,219 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Unknown197,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRZ 2462
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 139,219 miles

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

Front Slight play from king pins

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2025 139,200 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Slight play from king pins

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 136,518 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 136,518 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 172,960 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 172,960 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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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GRZ 2462 is a 2002 Mercedes Unknown in Purple with a 3,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GRZ 2462 registered?

GRZ 2462 is a 2002 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 17 July 2002.

Is GRZ 2462 safe to buy?

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