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RY52 CVA

2002 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

106,099 mi
Last recorded106,099 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 20076,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 CVA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 106,099 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 105,281 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 104,672 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 103,211 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 101,988 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 101,062 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 100,827 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 100,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 99,554 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 97,667 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 96,156 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 95,062 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 93,349 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 87,275 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 75,989 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 75,989 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 67,788 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 67,788 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 59,802 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 59,799 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 47,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 47,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 36,111 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 25,433 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?

Based on 54,250 MOT tests across 7,909 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
3,159
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
7,909
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,684
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,565
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,763
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,405
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,209
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RY52 CVA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 76,878 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,684 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RY52 CVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY52 CVA registered?

RY52 CVA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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The MOT history for RY52 CVA shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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