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MOT Valid

2002 Mercedes-Benz C 2.6L Petrol · LA52 WHS

LA52 WHS

2002 Mercedes-Benz C (2.6L, petrol). First registered 31/12/2002. Recorded mileage 177,353 km. MOT valid until 30/10/2026.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ C
Year / Origin
2002 · Stanmore (North London)
MOT Status
Valid until 30/10/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Odometer
177,353 km
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 30/10/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2002
Engine
2597cc

LA52 WHS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
  • 177,353 km recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: 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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! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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LA52 WHS Odometer History

  1. 25/10/2023143,152 km
  2. 15/10/2024159,484 km+16,332 km
  3. 16/10/202499,122 mi
  4. 27/10/2025177,308 km
  5. 31/10/2025177,353 km+45 km

Average of roughly 16,951 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

LA52 WHS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Sept 2026, 02:44
MOT Analysis

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 (LA52 WHS) between October 2023 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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 Side repeater missing Mirror missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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