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KR52 YAF

2002 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,074 mi
Last recorded185,074 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 30094,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 YAF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 185,074 miles

all brake discs worn and corroded

corrsion under car

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2012 182,774 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 183,613 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 183,613 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 180,874 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 169,918 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 168,152 miles

offside lower ball joints have slight lift

rear pads wearing thin

slight judder at front brakes

Fail 16 May 2008 168,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside lower ball joints have slight lift

rear pads wearing thin

slight judder at front brakes

Pass 29 Mar 2007 162,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brakres very slightly juddering

steering rack slight play

unable to check under vehicle components properley due to plastic coverings

Pass 18 Nov 2005 148,112 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 148,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?

Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
1,831
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
18,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,542
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,881
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,985
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,687
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KR52 YAF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 94,448 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 300 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KR52 YAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KR52 YAF registered?

KR52 YAF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 23 December 2002.

Is KR52 YAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR52 YAF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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