2002 Mercedes-Benz E 3.3L Diesel · HY02 MSV
2002 Mercedes-Benz E (3.3L, diesel). First registered 26 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 157,003 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,003 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HY02 MSV Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2023
- 157,003 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HY02 MSV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz E (HY02 MSV) between April 2006 and October 2023.
The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (33 issues), Suspension (22 issues), Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Windscreen (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 97 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 pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
HY02 MSV Mileage History
- 04/04/200635,497 mi
- 10/04/200748,668 mi+13,171 mi
- 11/04/200748,668 mi
- 14/04/200857,110 mi+8,442 mi
- 14/04/200857,110 mi
- 16/04/200961,969 mi+4,859 mi
- 31/03/201067,472 mi+5,503 mi
- 21/03/201174,495 mi+7,023 mi
- 22/03/201174,498 mi+3 mi
- 23/04/201282,913 mi+8,415 mi
- 10/04/201387,135 mi+4,222 mi
- 10/04/201387,134 mi-1 mi
- 17/04/201491,801 mi+4,667 mi
- 16/04/201596,341 mi+4,540 mi
- 16/04/201596,341 mi
- 05/04/2016100,506 mi+4,165 mi
- 06/04/2016100,565 mi+59 mi
- 27/03/2017105,935 mi+5,370 mi
- 16/04/2018111,916 mi+5,981 mi
- 19/04/2018111,915 mi-1 mi
- 05/04/2019117,143 mi+5,228 mi
- 17/02/2020121,751 mi+4,608 mi
- 26/02/2020121,751 mi
- 22/10/2020135,764 mi+14,013 mi
- 22/10/2020135,764 mi
- 22/10/2021144,844 mi+9,080 mi
- 22/10/2021144,844 mi
- 24/10/2022152,186 mi+7,342 mi
- 24/10/2022152,186 mi
- 21/10/2023157,003 mi+4,817 mi
Average of roughly 6,924 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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