2002 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · OU02 VLR
2002 Mercedes-Benz C (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 134,106 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26 Jun 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,106 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OU02 VLR Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2021
- 134,106 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OU02 VLR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz C (OU02 VLR) between May 2006 and September 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
OU02 VLR Mileage History
- 25/05/200643,312 mi
- 17/05/200751,613 mi+8,301 mi
- 20/05/200860,481 mi+8,868 mi
- 27/05/200969,010 mi+8,529 mi
- 27/05/200969,010 mi
- 19/05/201077,284 mi+8,274 mi
- 08/06/201183,042 mi+5,758 mi
- 15/06/201291,441 mi+8,399 mi
- 06/08/201399,243 mi+7,802 mi
- 18/08/2014110,608 mi+11,365 mi
- 18/08/2014110,608 mi
- 10/08/2015115,356 mi+4,748 mi
- 02/08/2016119,111 mi+3,755 mi
- 24/07/2017121,962 mi+2,851 mi
- 23/07/2018125,428 mi+3,466 mi
- 24/07/2018125,428 mi
- 22/07/2019129,479 mi+4,051 mi
- 22/07/2019129,479 mi
- 12/08/2020131,986 mi+2,507 mi
- 29/09/2021134,106 mi+2,120 mi
Average of roughly 5,916 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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