2002 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · AF51 MJJ
2002 Mercedes-Benz C (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 124,844 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,844 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF51 MJJ Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 124,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF51 MJJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz C (AF51 MJJ) between February 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AF51 MJJ Mileage History
- 06/02/200626,381 mi
- 25/01/200733,951 mi+7,570 mi
- 01/02/200838,491 mi+4,540 mi
- 01/02/200838,491 mi
- 19/01/200943,037 mi+4,546 mi
- 25/01/201048,494 mi+5,457 mi
- 26/01/201048,494 mi
- 18/01/201153,247 mi+4,753 mi
- 23/01/201257,496 mi+4,249 mi
- 28/01/201362,447 mi+4,951 mi
- 28/01/201362,447 mi
- 20/01/201468,295 mi+5,848 mi
- 02/02/201574,592 mi+6,297 mi
- 01/02/201681,162 mi+6,570 mi
- 01/02/201681,162 mi
- 16/01/201787,481 mi+6,319 mi
- 16/01/201787,481 mi
- 29/01/201896,529 mi+9,048 mi
- 30/01/201896,529 mi
- 31/01/2019105,726 mi+9,197 mi
- 01/02/2019105,728 mi+2 mi
- 27/01/2020114,459 mi+8,731 mi
- 04/02/2021117,360 mi+2,901 mi
- 03/02/2022118,791 mi+1,431 mi
- 02/02/2023120,513 mi+1,722 mi
- 04/04/2024121,581 mi+1,068 mi
- 07/04/2025123,017 mi+1,436 mi
- 07/04/2025123,017 mi
- 07/04/2026124,844 mi+1,827 mi
Average of roughly 4,883 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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