2002 Mercedes-Benz C 2.6L Petrol · TG02 GRY
2002 Mercedes-Benz C (2.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 74,961 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,961 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TG02 GRY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
- 74,961 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TG02 GRY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz C (TG02 GRY) between March 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
TG02 GRY Mileage History
- 08/03/202256,235 mi
- 14/03/202361,752 mi+5,517 mi
- 29/08/202472,268 mi+10,516 mi
- 22/08/202574,961 mi+2,693 mi
Average of roughly 5,416 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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