2002 Mercedes C 2.1L Diesel · OU52 XAG
2002 Mercedes C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2002. Recorded mileage 166,214 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/10/2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,214 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2148cc
OU52 XAG Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2018
- 166,214 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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OU52 XAG Mileage History
- 26/02/200687,603 mi
- 24/02/200794,341 mi+6,738 mi
- 24/02/200794,341 mi
- 01/08/2009103,875 mi+9,534 mi
- 27/07/2010108,080 mi+4,205 mi
- 29/07/2010107,094 mi-986 mi
- 26/07/2011109,314 mi+2,220 mi
- 23/07/2012114,817 mi+5,503 mi
- 06/08/2013122,534 mi+7,717 mi
- 08/08/2013122,534 mi
- 18/07/2014130,387 mi+7,853 mi
- 24/07/2014130,658 mi+271 mi
- 23/07/2015139,455 mi+8,797 mi
- 24/07/2015139,482 mi+27 mi
- 06/08/2016145,242 mi+5,760 mi
- 29/09/2017157,736 mi+12,494 mi
- 29/09/2017157,736 mi
- 19/10/2018166,214 mi+8,478 mi
Average of roughly 6,217 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
OU52 XAG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes C (OU52 XAG) between February 2006 and October 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 19 October 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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