2002 Mercedes-Benz C 2.7L Diesel · HS52 AXZ
2002 Mercedes-Benz C (2.7L, diesel). First registered 24 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 157,848 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,848 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HS52 AXZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2022
- 157,848 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HS52 AXZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz C (HS52 AXZ) between October 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
HS52 AXZ Mileage History
- 04/10/2022157,845 mi
- 20/10/2022157,848 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 69 miles per year across 2 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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