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WU52 GGE

2002 Mercedes Atego

Brown Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

243,061 mi
Last recorded243,061 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Atego242,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 GGE
MakeMercedes
ModelAtego
Year2002
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 243,061 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 243,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

During test ABS warning lamp illuminated but fault no longer apparent

Pass 12 Nov 2016 242,807 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 242,807 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 242,265 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 242,109 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 241,216 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 240,953 miles

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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WU52 GGE is a 2002 Mercedes Atego in Brown with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU52 GGE, 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.

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What year was WU52 GGE registered?

WU52 GGE is a 2002 Mercedes Atego, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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