2002 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · RL02 LAO
2002 Mercedes-Benz C (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 96,550 miles. MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,550 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RL02 LAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2026
- 96,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL02 LAO 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 (RL02 LAO) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
RL02 LAO Mileage History
- 03/10/202381,182 mi
- 10/10/202483,429 mi+2,247 mi
- 15/10/202483,465 mi+36 mi
- 10/10/202590,295 mi+6,830 mi
- 07/10/202696,550 mi+6,255 mi
Average of roughly 5,102 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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