2002 Mercedes-Benz C 2.7L Diesel · YL02 LDK
2002 Mercedes-Benz C (2.7L, diesel). First registered 20 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 176,339 miles. MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,339 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YL02 LDK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2024
- 176,339 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YL02 LDK 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-Benz C (YL02 LDK) between September 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 2024 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: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is like”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
YL02 LDK Mileage History
- 15/09/2022172,303 mi
- 15/09/2022172,311 mi+8 mi
- 13/09/2023174,281 mi+1,970 mi
- 15/09/2023174,285 mi+4 mi
- 22/11/2024176,339 mi+2,054 mi
Average of roughly 1,845 miles per year across 5 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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