2002 Mercedes-Benz C 2.7L Diesel · CU02 LSY
2002 Mercedes-Benz C (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 204,929 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,929 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU02 LSY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2024
- 204,929 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU02 LSY 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 (CU02 LSY) between April 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 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 (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”.
CU02 LSY Mileage History
- 07/04/2022189,204 mi
- 07/03/2023196,444 mi+7,240 mi
- 21/03/2023196,444 mi
- 09/08/2024204,929 mi+8,485 mi
- 12/08/2024204,929 mi
Average of roughly 6,693 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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