2002 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · BD52 AUC
2002 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 117,264 miles. MOT expired on 12 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,264 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD52 AUC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2024
- 117,264 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD52 AUC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz C (BD52 AUC) between January 2023 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BD52 AUC Mileage History
- 17/01/2023112,809 mi
- 31/01/2023112,993 mi+184 mi
- 21/03/2024117,142 mi+4,149 mi
- 13/04/2024117,264 mi+122 mi
- 13/04/2024117,264 mi
Average of roughly 3,602 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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