2002 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · BW52 RPU
2002 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 102,063 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,063 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW52 RPU Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2024
- 102,063 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW52 RPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz C (BW52 RPU) between November 2005 and June 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 June 2024 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: Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
BW52 RPU Mileage History
- 14/11/200523,469 mi
- 10/11/200630,627 mi+7,158 mi
- 15/11/200737,839 mi+7,212 mi
- 17/11/200843,633 mi+5,794 mi
- 16/11/200949,782 mi+6,149 mi
- 15/11/201054,594 mi+4,812 mi
- 16/11/201160,723 mi+6,129 mi
- 13/10/201265,893 mi+5,170 mi
- 23/10/201265,899 mi+6 mi
- 16/11/201370,301 mi+4,402 mi
- 17/11/201473,937 mi+3,636 mi
- 16/11/201580,283 mi+6,346 mi
- 16/11/201684,555 mi+4,272 mi
- 16/11/201789,136 mi+4,581 mi
- 19/11/201892,689 mi+3,553 mi
- 20/11/201892,689 mi
- 09/12/201995,447 mi+2,758 mi
- 10/11/202097,038 mi+1,591 mi
- 02/12/202198,452 mi+1,414 mi
- 05/04/2023100,227 mi+1,775 mi
- 14/06/2024102,063 mi+1,836 mi
Average of roughly 4,230 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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