2002 Mercedes-Benz C 3.2L Petrol · AN51 EYY
2002 Mercedes-Benz C (3.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 111,481 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,481 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AN51 EYY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/07/2026
- 111,481 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AN51 EYY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz C (AN51 EYY) between January 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail front an rear (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded front an rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AN51 EYY Mileage History
- 07/01/2022111,472 mi
- 28/07/2026111,481 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 2 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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