2002 Mercedes E 2.1L Diesel · SO02 EVU
2002 Mercedes E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 147,658 miles. MOT expired on 23 Apr 2018.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Apr 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,658 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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SO02 EVU Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2017
- 147,658 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO02 EVU 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 E (SO02 EVU) between August 2005 and April 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2017 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: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
SO02 EVU Mileage History
- 30/08/200524,122 mi
- 14/08/200632,218 mi+8,096 mi
- 14/08/200632,218 mi
- 13/08/200739,201 mi+6,983 mi
- 12/08/200847,187 mi+7,986 mi
- 13/08/200847,189 mi+2 mi
- 10/08/200956,878 mi+9,689 mi
- 10/03/201171,200 mi+14,322 mi
- 11/03/201171,255 mi+55 mi
- 06/03/201280,519 mi+9,264 mi
- 07/03/201280,535 mi+16 mi
- 25/03/201390,528 mi+9,993 mi
- 26/03/2014101,751 mi+11,223 mi
- 26/03/2014101,751 mi
- 19/03/2015112,589 mi+10,838 mi
- 30/03/2015112,692 mi+103 mi
- 24/04/2017147,658 mi+34,966 mi
Average of roughly 10,604 miles per year across 17 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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