2002 Mercedes-Benz C 3.2L Petrol · N88 TAX
2002 Mercedes-Benz C (3.2L, petrol). First registered 20 May 2002. Recorded mileage 105,849 miles. MOT expired on 01 Mar 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,849 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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N88 TAX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2023
- 105,849 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.
N88 TAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz C (N88 TAX) between February 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
N88 TAX Mileage History
- 23/02/202299,907 mi
- 27/02/2023105,849 mi+5,942 mi
- 02/03/2023105,849 mi
Average of roughly 5,837 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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