2002 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KS51 LCX
2002 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 204,686 miles. MOT expired on 07 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,686 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS51 LCX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2024
- 204,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS51 LCX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz C (KS51 LCX) between October 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KS51 LCX Mileage History
- 26/10/2021196,922 mi
- 08/11/2021196,939 mi+17 mi
- 03/11/2022200,062 mi+3,123 mi
- 30/10/2023202,449 mi+2,387 mi
- 07/11/2024204,686 mi+2,237 mi
Average of roughly 2,559 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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