2002 Mercedes-Benz C 2.6L Petrol · HX02 LGJ
2002 Mercedes-Benz C (2.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 70,390 miles. MOT expired on 05 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,390 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HX02 LGJ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2022
- 70,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HX02 LGJ 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 (HX02 LGJ) between May 2006 and February 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (28 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
HX02 LGJ Mileage History
- 19/05/20069,506 mi
- 05/06/200716,981 mi+7,475 mi
- 02/04/200822,924 mi+5,943 mi
- 02/04/200822,929 mi+5 mi
- 30/03/200936,332 mi+13,403 mi
- 31/03/200936,335 mi+3 mi
- 07/04/201043,256 mi+6,921 mi
- 07/04/201043,256 mi
- 30/03/201150,150 mi+6,894 mi
- 30/03/201150,153 mi+3 mi
- 28/03/201256,229 mi+6,076 mi
- 27/03/201358,299 mi+2,070 mi
- 06/03/201459,966 mi+1,667 mi
- 05/03/201561,764 mi+1,798 mi
- 08/02/201662,932 mi+1,168 mi
- 08/02/201764,112 mi+1,180 mi
- 21/02/201867,151 mi+3,039 mi
- 25/02/201968,706 mi+1,555 mi
- 10/02/202069,291 mi+585 mi
- 23/02/202169,667 mi+376 mi
- 09/02/202270,390 mi+723 mi
Average of roughly 3,871 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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