2002 Mercedes-Benz C 2.3L Petrol · K15 FAA
2002 Mercedes-Benz C (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 66,770 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,770 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K15 FAA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 66,770 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K15 FAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz C (K15 FAA) between August 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
K15 FAA Mileage History
- 12/08/202351,816 mi
- 02/09/202456,713 mi+4,897 mi
- 04/11/202566,770 mi+10,057 mi
Average of roughly 6,700 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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