2002 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · EJ02 BKO
2002 Mercedes-Benz C (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 115,036 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EJ02 BKO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2023
- 115,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EJ02 BKO 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 (EJ02 BKO) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
EJ02 BKO Mileage History
- 07/06/2022107,775 mi
- 10/06/2022107,779 mi+4 mi
- 25/05/2023114,870 mi+7,091 mi
- 01/06/2023115,031 mi+161 mi
- 03/06/2023115,036 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 7,348 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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