2002 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · AR51 HDH
2002 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 02 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 141,518 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,518 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AR51 HDH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/01/2026
- 141,518 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AR51 HDH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz C (AR51 HDH) between May 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
AR51 HDH Mileage History
- 19/05/2023127,015 mi
- 23/01/2025134,325 mi+7,310 mi
- 19/01/2026141,518 mi+7,193 mi
Average of roughly 5,427 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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