2002 Mercedes-Benz E 3.3L Diesel · AL02 ALF
2002 Mercedes-Benz E (3.3L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 55,391 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,391 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AL02 ALF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 55,391 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AL02 ALF 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 E (AL02 ALF) between July 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting ou”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
AL02 ALF Mileage History
- 04/07/202452,572 mi
- 26/06/202554,088 mi+1,516 mi
- 26/06/202554,088 mi
- 23/06/202655,391 mi+1,303 mi
- 23/06/202655,391 mi
Average of roughly 1,432 miles per year across 5 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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