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YU52 ZKJ

2002 Mercedes Coupe

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,274 mi
Last recorded118,274 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Coupe75,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 ZKJ
MakeMercedes
ModelCoupe
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 118,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 108,006 miles

Centre EXHAUST SYSTEM SILENCER IS DETERIORATED.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 108,000 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED/BROKEN. (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect DIP. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Centre EXHAUST SYSTEM SILENCER IS DETERIORATED.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 104,912 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 104,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 99,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 93,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 93,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 86,571 miles

all four wheelarches corroded

n/s/f coil spring corroded

rear exhaust mount broken butb still well supported

Fail 25 Oct 2012 86,571 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

all four wheelarches corroded

n/s/f coil spring corroded

rear exhaust mount broken butb still well supported

Pass 28 Oct 2011 129,562 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 112,890 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 112,890 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 98,088 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 98,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 86,767 miles

chips in screen

front discs are in poor condition

rear tyres are starting to get low

various suspension bushes are perishing

Pass 15 Nov 2007 46,654 miles

Nearside front tyre inner and outer edges wearing thin

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre outer edge wearing

Fail 12 Nov 2007 46,654 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre inner and outer edges wearing thin

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 7 Aug 2006 38,897 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 38,897 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes Coupe?

Based on 1,419 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
4,320
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 73
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
position lamp(s) not working 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 20
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YU52 ZKJ is a 2002 Mercedes Coupe in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 75,974 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 Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YU52 ZKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YU52 ZKJ is a 2002 Mercedes Coupe, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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