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MF51 VXH

2002 Mercedes Atego

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

288,150 mi
Last recorded288,150 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Atego242,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 VXH
MakeMercedes
ModelAtego
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 288,150 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 286,461 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 286,257 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 284,799 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 284,495 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 282,815 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 282,533 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 281,651 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 279,447 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 279,320 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 276,932 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 27,433 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 274,270 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 271,539 miles

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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MF51 VXH is a 2002 Mercedes Atego in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MF51 VXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MF51 VXH?

You can check the full history of MF51 VXH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MF51 VXH registered?

MF51 VXH is a 2002 Mercedes Atego, first registered on 7 February 2002.

Is MF51 VXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 VXH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MF51 VXH have outstanding finance?

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