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KF02 ZSN

2002 Mercedes Atego

Silver Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

426,306 mi
Last recorded426,306 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Atego242,187 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 ZSN
MakeMercedes
ModelAtego
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 426,306 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 425,991 miles

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 422,449 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both units (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both units (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 418,089 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Air brake cylinder/actuator corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 May 2021 413,210 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to air dryer (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from steering box to pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 413,128 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to air dryer (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from steering box to pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 408,170 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 403,832 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 397,855 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 392,489 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 387,138 miles
Pass 14 May 2014
Pass 30 Jul 2011 374,044 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 365,300 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 364,329 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 364,324 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KF02 ZSN is a 2002 Mercedes Atego in Silver with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KF02 ZSN, 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 KF02 ZSN registered?

KF02 ZSN is a 2002 Mercedes Atego, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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