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HV02 TVD

2002 Mercedes Unknown

Silver Diesel 2152cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

573,459 mi
Last recorded573,459 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Unknown197,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 TVD
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,152cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2023 573,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 560,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 560,825 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 559,353 miles

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

body corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2019 548,694 miles

body struucter crodded

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2018 540,150 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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HV02 TVD is a 2002 Mercedes Unknown in Silver with a 2,152cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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HV02 TVD is a 2002 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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