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WM02 FYG

2002 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

158,179 mi
Last recorded158,179 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 23083,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM02 FYG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 158,179 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 150,025 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 143,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 137,694 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 130,262 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 130,259 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 130,259 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 120,957 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2021 120,948 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

centre exhaust flange heavily corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2020 120,723 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 120,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 120,106 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front offside manifold/downpipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 119,250 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 119,248 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 112,263 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 100,918 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 19 Mar 2015 90,175 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 86,839 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 81,356 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 76,398 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 2 Apr 2012 76,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on

Pass 31 Mar 2011 70,907 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 63,732 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 57,018 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 57,016 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,741 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 49,741 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 43,513 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 37,404 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?

Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,918
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
8,576
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,934
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,565
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,276
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,500
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,463
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WM02 FYG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 83,088 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 230 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WM02 FYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 230 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WM02 FYG registered?

WM02 FYG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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