2002 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · AV02 XDP
2002 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 153,371 miles. MOT expired on 19 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,371 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV02 XDP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/03/2024
- 153,371 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV02 XDP 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 C (AV02 XDP) between November 2021 and March 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
AV02 XDP Mileage History
- 09/11/2021138,791 mi
- 09/11/2021138,791 mi
- 07/11/2022146,874 mi+8,083 mi
- 08/11/2022146,874 mi
- 05/03/2024153,371 mi+6,497 mi
Average of roughly 6,286 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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