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YG02 FTX

2002 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,977 mi
Last recorded196,977 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Unknown197,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 FTX
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 196,977 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 196,976 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested Hose bulge (1.2.1 (g))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front & Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 195,107 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 193,294 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On hub (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On hub. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Door trim of but opens and closes.

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 192,578 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All metal brake pipes corroded

In side door handles missing, doors can still be opened

Pass 8 Aug 2022 189,430 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 6 Aug 2021 185,239 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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YG02 FTX is a 2002 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 197,470 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YG02 FTX registered?

YG02 FTX is a 2002 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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