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MOT Valid
Outstanding Recall

2002 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · RY52 DAU

RY52 DAU

2002 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 04/12/2002. Recorded mileage 144,291 miles. MOT valid until 11/10/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ C
Year / Origin
2002 · Reading
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 11/10/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
144,291 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 11/10/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2002
Engine
2148cc

RY52 DAU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2025
  • 144,291 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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RY52 DAU Mileage History

  1. 25/09/2021106,027 mi
  2. 24/09/2022110,686 mi+4,659 mi
  3. 23/09/2023114,983 mi+4,297 mi
  4. 14/09/2024126,041 mi+11,058 mi
  5. 13/09/2025144,291 mi+18,250 mi

Average of roughly 9,646 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

RY52 DAU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 04:51
MOT Analysis

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 (RY52 DAU) between September 2021 and September 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 22 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 22 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.

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