2002 Mercedes C 2.1L Diesel · J222 TAC
2002 Mercedes C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2002. Recorded mileage 210,450 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/05/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 210,450 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2148cc
J222 TAC Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2012
- 210,450 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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J222 TAC Mileage History
- 25/05/2006120,667 mi
- 25/05/2006120,667 mi
- 19/04/2007129,493 mi+8,826 mi
- 03/05/2008147,382 mi+17,889 mi
- 06/05/2008147,438 mi+56 mi
- 06/05/2008147,438 mi
- 07/05/2009157,488 mi+10,050 mi
- 11/05/2009157,621 mi+133 mi
- 19/05/2010175,903 mi+18,282 mi
- 19/05/2011196,736 mi+20,833 mi
- 19/05/2011196,737 mi+1 mi
- 03/05/2012210,449 mi+13,712 mi
- 03/05/2012210,450 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 15,111 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
J222 TAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes C (J222 TAC) between May 2006 and May 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 03 May 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”.
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