2002 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · LX02 NGZ
2002 Mercedes-Benz C (2.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 116,233 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,233 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX02 NGZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2021
- 116,233 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.
LX02 NGZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz C (LX02 NGZ) between December 2021 and December 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LX02 NGZ Mileage History
- 18/12/2021116,233 mi
- 18/12/2021116,233 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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