2002 Mercedes C 3.2L Petrol · ST02 COU
2002 Mercedes C (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 81,700 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,700 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
ST02 COU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 81,700 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST02 COU 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 C (ST02 COU) between April 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working Staying ON all the time (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
ST02 COU Mileage History
- 16/04/202481,405 mi
- 23/04/202581,631 mi+226 mi
- 29/04/202581,639 mi+8 mi
- 22/06/202681,700 mi+61 mi
- 22/06/202681,700 mi
Average of roughly 135 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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