2002 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · J1 AFA
2002 Mercedes-Benz C (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J1 AFA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2024
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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J1 AFA 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 (J1 AFA) between February 2024 and February 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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