2002 Mercedes Convertible MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Convertible models manufactured in 2002, based on 52 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
2002 Mercedes Convertible MOT Analysis
The 2002 Mercedes Convertible has an MOT pass rate of 65.4% based on 52 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 112,306 miles on the odometer. With a 34.6% failure rate, the 2002 Convertible is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2002 Mercedes Convertible is Identification of the vehicle, responsible for 3.8% of failures. Identification failures relate to the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and registration plate. The VIN must be permanently displayed and legible, and the registration plate must meet British Standard formatting. Typical repair costs range from £10–50.
Top failures specific to 2002 models only. The overall Convertible page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 3.8% | 2 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 112,306 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.34 | 3.8% | 2 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 2002 Mercedes Convertible has an MOT pass rate of 65.4% based on 52 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 112,306 miles on the odometer. With a 34.6% failure rate, the 2002 Convertible is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 2002 Mercedes Convertible, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to identification of the vehicle: Ensure the VIN plate is visible and legible (usually in the windscreen or under the bonnet). Check that number plates are clean, undamaged, and use the correct font and spacing. With an average mileage of 112,306 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.
Identification of the vehicle — 3.8% of failures
Identification of the vehicle issues account for 3.8% of MOT failures on 2002 Mercedes Convertible models. Identification failures relate to the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and registration plate. The VIN must be permanently displayed and legible, and the registration plate must meet British Standard formatting. Typical repair costs: £10–50. Pre-MOT check: Ensure the VIN plate is visible and legible (usually in the windscreen or under the bonnet). Check that number plates are clean, undamaged, and use the correct font and spacing.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.