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J33 CTV

2002 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

483,015 mi
Last recorded483,015 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Unknown197,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 CTV
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 483,015 miles

Slight lift in O/S kingpin

Fail 5 Nov 2025 482,722 miles

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Effort falls off gradually (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear door corroded (Sharp edge)

Slight lift in O/S kingpin

Pass 20 Nov 2024 480,389 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 480,317 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 474,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 474,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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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J33 CTV is a 2002 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 3,972cc 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 J33 CTV registered?

J33 CTV is a 2002 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is J33 CTV safe to buy?

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