2002 Mercedes C 2.1L Diesel · YJ52 NJS
2002 Mercedes C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 104,747 miles. MOT expired on 16 Dec 2020. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Dec 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (04 Dec 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,747 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- 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.
YJ52 NJS Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2019
- 104,747 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YJ52 NJS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes C (YJ52 NJS) between January 2006 and December 2019.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2019 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: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
YJ52 NJS Mileage History
- 27/01/200622,919 mi
- 14/02/200729,900 mi+6,981 mi
- 15/02/200729,900 mi
- 04/02/200834,682 mi+4,782 mi
- 14/01/200940,465 mi+5,783 mi
- 17/01/200940,465 mi
- 17/02/201055,402 mi+14,937 mi
- 16/02/201167,273 mi+11,871 mi
- 23/01/201269,889 mi+2,616 mi
- 23/01/201269,889 mi
- 18/02/201375,528 mi+5,639 mi
- 18/02/201375,528 mi
- 17/06/201484,601 mi+9,073 mi
- 22/06/201590,772 mi+6,171 mi
- 23/06/201590,772 mi
- 28/06/201696,438 mi+5,666 mi
- 28/06/201696,438 mi
- 20/06/2017100,125 mi+3,687 mi
- 28/06/2018102,746 mi+2,621 mi
- 17/12/2019104,747 mi+2,001 mi
Average of roughly 5,893 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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