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2002 Mercedes C 2.1L Diesel · YF52 ESV

YF52 ESV

2002 Mercedes C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2002. Recorded mileage 158,963 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MERCEDES C
Year / Origin
2002 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 19/12/2017
Road Tax
Untaxed (19/06/2017)
Recorded Mileage
158,963 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 19/12/2017
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 19/06/2017
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2002
Engine
2148cc

YF52 ESV Key Findings

  • 15 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2016
  • 158,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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YF52 ESV Mileage History

  1. 16/11/200648,941 mi
  2. 05/11/200764,888 mi+15,947 mi
  3. 26/02/200869,397 mi+4,509 mi
  4. 23/01/200977,729 mi+8,332 mi
  5. 13/01/201086,121 mi+8,392 mi
  6. 26/01/201086,467 mi+346 mi
  7. 25/01/2011108,904 mi+22,437 mi
  8. 29/03/2012145,390 mi+36,486 mi
  9. 27/03/2013178,732 mi+33,342 mi
  10. 04/02/2014196,942 mi+18,210 mi
  11. 30/01/2015131,864 mi-65,078 mi
  12. 30/01/2015131,864 mi
  13. 04/12/2015150,712 mi+18,848 mi
  14. 14/12/2016158,862 mi+8,150 mi
  15. 20/12/2016158,963 mi+101 mi

Average of roughly 10,899 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

YF52 ESV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 17:05
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes C (YF52 ESV) between November 2006 and December 2016.

The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 20 December 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 35 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.

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