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WRC 1A

2002 Mercedes Atego

Blue Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,698 mi
Last recorded174,698 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Atego242,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRC 1A
MakeMercedes
ModelAtego
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 174,698 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 170,538 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 186,783 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 186,738 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 184,892 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 179,653 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 179,564 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 163,877 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 148,943 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 131,403 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 116,195 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 105,313 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 99,192 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 99,192 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes Atego?

Based on 2,906 MOT tests across 384 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,699
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
384
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 11
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 10
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 8
Side repeater not working 7
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WRC 1A is a 2002 Mercedes Atego in Blue with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes Atego models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 242,187 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 Atego fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WRC 1A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Atego typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes Atego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WRC 1A registered?

WRC 1A is a 2002 Mercedes Atego, first registered on 1 April 2002.

Is WRC 1A safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRC 1A shows 14 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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