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YNZ 4888

2002 Mercedes Unknown

Grey Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,303 mi
Last recorded191,303 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Unknown197,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNZ 4888
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 May 2025 191,303 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 191,292 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 1,900,919 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 184,163 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 180,758 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 105,140 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 102,746 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt hockey stick front bush (both) (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 100,814 miles

oil leak

slight play in both front swivel hubs

Fail 2 May 2017 100,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

oil leak

slight play in both front swivel hubs

Fail 7 Nov 2015 138,145 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable insecure (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both track rods (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

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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YNZ 4888 is a 2002 Mercedes Unknown in Grey with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YNZ 4888 registered?

YNZ 4888 is a 2002 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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