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WO52 CBY

2002 Mercedes-benz 240

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,708 mi
Last recorded44,708 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO52 CBY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 44,708 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 44,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front of 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front of 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 31,803 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 27,804 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 25,189 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 21,641 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 19,003 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 240?

Based on 3,907 MOT tests across 579 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
2,300
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
579
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 405
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 141
Brake pipe excessively corroded 124
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 123
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WO52 CBY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 240 in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 240 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 405 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WO52 CBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 240 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WO52 CBY registered?

WO52 CBY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is WO52 CBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WO52 CBY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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