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SV02 CPK

2002 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,483 mi
Last recorded67,483 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 30094,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 CPK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 67,483 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 66,591 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 May 2017 64,851 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2016 61,664 miles

transmission oil leak

Fail 12 May 2016 61,664 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Transmission oil leak

internals of exhaust cat rattling

oil leak @ engine

Pass 16 Apr 2015 57,077 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 57,062 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 50,850 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 48,850 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)

fuel filter in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 47,372 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 45,353 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 45,353 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 43,683 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 43,682 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 42,733 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 42,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 40,304 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 35,456 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 35,456 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 30,905 miles

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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SV02 CPK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SV02 CPK, 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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SV02 CPK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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