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MW02 SVK

2002 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,951 mi
Last recorded182,951 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 30094,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 SVK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 182,951 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 182,951 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 165,552 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 152,807 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 131,321 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 121,901 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 121,901 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 114,753 miles

N/S/F Fog light inoperative

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 105,582 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 95,598 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 89,833 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 80,846 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 80,844 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 68,155 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 46,855 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 40,304 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 25,757 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 25,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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MW02 SVK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MW02 SVK, 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 MW02 SVK registered?

MW02 SVK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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