2002 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · KR02 YVP
2002 Mercedes-Benz C (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 73,399 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,399 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KR02 YVP Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 73,399 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KR02 YVP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz C (KR02 YVP) between June 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
KR02 YVP Mileage History
- 07/06/200639,488 mi
- 10/06/200639,537 mi+49 mi
- 13/06/200746,949 mi+7,412 mi
- 11/06/200853,120 mi+6,171 mi
- 12/06/200957,701 mi+4,581 mi
- 11/06/201061,015 mi+3,314 mi
- 11/06/201061,015 mi
- 13/05/201162,883 mi+1,868 mi
- 30/06/201263,692 mi+809 mi
- 30/06/201263,692 mi
- 06/08/201364,358 mi+666 mi
- 26/08/201465,492 mi+1,134 mi
- 26/08/201465,492 mi
- 08/08/201566,831 mi+1,339 mi
- 08/08/201566,831 mi
- 22/10/201668,847 mi+2,016 mi
- 17/10/201769,859 mi+1,012 mi
- 13/10/201870,905 mi+1,046 mi
- 25/09/201971,458 mi+553 mi
- 27/09/201971,458 mi
- 09/12/202071,901 mi+443 mi
- 01/12/202172,161 mi+260 mi
- 24/05/202372,704 mi+543 mi
- 20/05/202472,993 mi+289 mi
- 07/05/202573,098 mi+105 mi
- 07/05/202573,098 mi
- 01/06/202673,397 mi+299 mi
- 05/06/202673,399 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,696 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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