2002 Mercedes-Benz C 2.6L Petrol · BL51 ENU
2002 Mercedes-Benz C (2.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 147,128 miles. MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,128 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL51 ENU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/10/2023
- 147,128 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL51 ENU 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 (BL51 ENU) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BL51 ENU Mileage History
- 22/10/2021142,491 mi
- 22/10/2021142,491 mi
- 24/10/2022145,180 mi+2,689 mi
- 27/10/2022145,183 mi+3 mi
- 25/10/2023147,128 mi+1,945 mi
Average of roughly 2,311 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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