2002 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · A33 MEL
2002 Mercedes-Benz C (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 76,590 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,590 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A33 MEL Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 76,590 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A33 MEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz C (A33 MEL) between May 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
A33 MEL Mileage History
- 02/05/200616,439 mi
- 11/04/200717,962 mi+1,523 mi
- 25/04/200823,571 mi+5,609 mi
- 17/04/200932,487 mi+8,916 mi
- 23/04/201039,520 mi+7,033 mi
- 23/04/201039,520 mi
- 11/07/201144,796 mi+5,276 mi
- 01/08/201247,891 mi+3,095 mi
- 01/08/201350,423 mi+2,532 mi
- 17/07/201453,036 mi+2,613 mi
- 13/07/201554,803 mi+1,767 mi
- 14/07/201657,041 mi+2,238 mi
- 13/07/201759,685 mi+2,644 mi
- 17/07/201759,685 mi
- 18/07/201862,606 mi+2,921 mi
- 24/07/201862,606 mi
- 30/07/201964,424 mi+1,818 mi
- 06/08/201964,424 mi
- 24/08/202066,981 mi+2,557 mi
- 12/08/202168,924 mi+1,943 mi
- 16/08/202271,345 mi+2,421 mi
- 14/08/202372,096 mi+751 mi
- 14/08/202474,085 mi+1,989 mi
- 21/08/202575,642 mi+1,557 mi
- 04/08/202676,590 mi+948 mi
Average of roughly 2,969 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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