Mercedes Unknown (2002)
2002 Mercedes Unknown
CarHunch is tracking 8,053 2002 Mercedes Unknown vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
We have 8,053 2002 Mercedes Unknown vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 2002 Mercedes Unknown
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (95%) | 7,685 | 0.6% | 0.01 |
| Petrol (4%) | 349 | 3.5% | 0.02 |
| Diesel (0%) | 11 | 75.4% | 1.27 |
| Other (0%) | 3 | 55.6% | 1 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 66.7% | 1 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 75% | 1 |
| Gas (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2002 Mercedes Unknown vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2002 Mercedes Unknown vehicles fall between 99,274 and 468,038 miles.
2002 Mercedes Unknown — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 24 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 83% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
Most Common MOT Issues — 2002 Mercedes Unknown
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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22.9%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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19.4%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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11.8%
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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10.4%
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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9.7%
Service brake efficiency below requirements
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9%
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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8.3%
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing
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8.3%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2002. Counts include advisories and failures.
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