2002 Mercedes-Benz C 2.6L Petrol · KW51 EYO
2002 Mercedes-Benz C (2.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 90,974 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,974 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KW51 EYO Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2022
- 90,974 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KW51 EYO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz C (KW51 EYO) between February 2006 and June 2022.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
KW51 EYO Mileage History
- 15/02/200632,817 mi
- 17/03/200633,211 mi+394 mi
- 27/02/200738,973 mi+5,762 mi
- 13/03/200845,837 mi+6,864 mi
- 20/03/200949,901 mi+4,064 mi
- 20/03/200949,901 mi
- 04/03/201053,155 mi+3,254 mi
- 22/02/201156,110 mi+2,955 mi
- 20/03/201295,124 mi+39,014 mi
- 20/03/201295,124 mi
- 30/04/201361,034 mi-34,090 mi
- 24/04/201463,072 mi+2,038 mi
- 01/05/201567,466 mi+4,394 mi
- 18/04/201671,620 mi+4,154 mi
- 28/04/201775,168 mi+3,548 mi
- 16/04/201879,459 mi+4,291 mi
- 23/04/201983,050 mi+3,591 mi
- 15/06/202085,638 mi+2,588 mi
- 09/06/202187,461 mi+1,823 mi
- 09/06/202187,461 mi
- 09/06/202290,974 mi+3,513 mi
Average of roughly 3,565 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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