2002 Mercedes-Benz C 2.7L Diesel · K11 ABU
2002 Mercedes-Benz C (2.7L, diesel). First registered 28 May 2002. Recorded mileage 45,457 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,457 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K11 ABU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
- 45,457 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.
K11 ABU 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 (K11 ABU) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
K11 ABU Mileage History
- 20/07/202237,813 mi
- 20/07/202237,815 mi+2 mi
- 22/08/202341,555 mi+3,740 mi
- 24/07/202444,045 mi+2,490 mi
- 19/08/202545,457 mi+1,412 mi
Average of roughly 2,480 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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