2002 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · CBZ 7082
2002 Mercedes-Benz C (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 124,675 miles. MOT expired on 08 Dec 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,675 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
CBZ 7082 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2023
- 124,675 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.
CBZ 7082 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 (CBZ 7082) between October 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2023 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: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
CBZ 7082 Mileage History
- 20/10/2021112,612 mi
- 30/10/2021112,696 mi+84 mi
- 09/12/2022117,135 mi+4,439 mi
- 20/11/2023124,675 mi+7,540 mi
- 21/11/2023124,675 mi
Average of roughly 5,782 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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