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N40 DUT

2002 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

382,504 mi
Last recorded382,504 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Unknown197,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 DUT
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 382,504 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 382,244 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (side skirting) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 382,244 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (side skirting) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 318,986 miles

Offside Front Body skirt loose.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Under body corroced under step.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 381,659 miles

All body work rusting

Offside Front Body not fully secure Step (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X6 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 381,516 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

All bodywork rusting .

Nearside Body not fully secure Front to rear body skirt. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Body not fully secure Front to rear skirt. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure Step. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes at rear x6 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 380,742 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 380,300 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 380,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 379,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 376,791 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 372,928 miles

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

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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N40 DUT is a 2002 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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N40 DUT is a 2002 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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