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RY02 XZD

2002 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 2868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

507,980 mi
Last recorded507,980 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Unknown197,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 XZD
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,868cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 507,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo to downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front door skin corroded & slightly loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all wheels corroded & rusty

general underbody corrosion

movement in o/s inner rack end

outer sill panels rusty & corroded

slight lift in n/s/f lower ball joint

various panel damage

Fail 12 Nov 2024 507,971 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo to downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front door skin corroded & slightly loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all wheels corroded & rusty

general underbody corrosion

movement in o/s inner rack end

outer sill panels rusty & corroded

slight lift in n/s/f lower ball joint

various panel damage

Fail 20 Sep 2024 507,963 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated centre mounting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front door skin corroded & slightly loose

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

all wheels corroded & rusty

general underbody corrosion

lift in n/s/f lower ball joint

movement in o/s inner rack end

outer sill panels rusty & corroded

various panel damage

Pass 7 Sep 2023 506,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

handbrake efficiency has only just met minimum requirements and would suggest system is in need inspection/adjustment

Pass 24 Aug 2022 482,896 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 454,899 miles

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020 430,745 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 407,199 miles

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

Fail 30 Aug 2019 406,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

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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RY02 XZD is a 2002 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 2,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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What year was RY02 XZD registered?

RY02 XZD is a 2002 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 29 August 2002.

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