2002 Mercedes-Benz C 2.6L Petrol · SH51 HTV
2002 Mercedes-Benz C (2.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 84,186 miles. MOT expired on 07 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,186 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH51 HTV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2022
- 84,186 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.
SH51 HTV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz C (SH51 HTV) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SH51 HTV Mileage History
- 08/04/202284,186 mi
- 08/04/202284,186 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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