2002 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · SO02 EVW
2002 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 08 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 70,326 miles. MOT expired on 17 Mar 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,326 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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.
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SO02 EVW Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2022
- 70,326 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SO02 EVW MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz C (SO02 EVW) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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