2002 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · MJ52 VLA
2002 Mercedes-Benz C (2.0L, petrol). First registered 05/12/2002. Recorded mileage 135,694 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,694 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1998cc
MJ52 VLA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2024
- 135,694 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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MJ52 VLA Mileage History
- 24/03/2022132,089 mi
- 23/03/2023133,998 mi+1,909 mi
- 14/04/2023134,004 mi+6 mi
- 14/04/2023134,006 mi+2 mi
- 10/04/2024135,694 mi+1,688 mi
Average of roughly 1,761 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MJ52 VLA 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 (MJ52 VLA) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2024 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: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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