2002 Mercedes 316CDI 2.7L Diesel · 29 TF
2002 Mercedes 316CDI (2.7L, diesel). First registered 24 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 23,618 miles. MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 316CDI
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,618 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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29 TF Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 23,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
29 TF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes 316Cdi (29 TF) between February 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
29 TF Mileage History
- 23/02/20069,610 mi
- 23/05/200711,597 mi+1,987 mi
- 24/05/200711,601 mi+4 mi
- 20/01/200913,093 mi+1,492 mi
- 25/03/200913,775 mi+682 mi
- 25/03/200913,775 mi
- 09/06/200913,975 mi+200 mi
- 02/06/201014,309 mi+334 mi
- 07/06/201116,219 mi+1,910 mi
- 07/06/201116,219 mi
- 30/05/201217,586 mi+1,367 mi
- 30/05/201217,586 mi
- 05/06/201317,973 mi+387 mi
- 23/06/201418,510 mi+537 mi
- 24/06/201418,521 mi+11 mi
- 14/06/201618,817 mi+296 mi
- 14/06/201618,817 mi
- 23/06/201720,209 mi+1,392 mi
- 28/06/201821,111 mi+902 mi
- 29/06/201821,119 mi+8 mi
- 22/07/201922,273 mi+1,154 mi
- 23/06/202123,222 mi+949 mi
- 11/08/202223,305 mi+83 mi
- 12/04/202423,444 mi+139 mi
- 04/04/202523,542 mi+98 mi
- 09/04/202623,618 mi+76 mi
Average of roughly 696 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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