2002 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · LN51 URP
2002 Mercedes-Benz C (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 51,742 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,742 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LN51 URP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 51,742 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.
LN51 URP 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 (LN51 URP) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LN51 URP Mileage History
- 18/01/202345,296 mi
- 17/01/202447,960 mi+2,664 mi
- 17/01/202447,961 mi+1 mi
- 10/01/202549,980 mi+2,019 mi
- 06/01/202651,742 mi+1,762 mi
Average of roughly 2,172 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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