2002 Mercedes-Benz C 2.6L Petrol · HXZ 6021
2002 Mercedes-Benz C (2.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 92,399 miles. MOT expired on 12 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,399 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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HXZ 6021 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 92,399 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HXZ 6021 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 (HXZ 6021) between April 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
HXZ 6021 Mileage History
- 12/04/202276,398 mi
- 03/07/202381,792 mi+5,394 mi
- 13/11/202487,475 mi+5,683 mi
- 13/11/202487,475 mi
- 12/11/202592,399 mi+4,924 mi
Average of roughly 4,461 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Valeo radiator gearbox contaminationSerious
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- M271 timing chain stretchSerious
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