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49 JF

2002 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

52,496 mi
Last recorded52,496 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C84,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration49 JF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 52,496 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 51,235 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 51,235 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 49,594 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 48,092 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 45,500 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 43,740 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 42,358 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 40,942 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 39,842 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 38,202 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 36,922 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 35,127 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 33,457 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 31,648 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 29,602 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 27,241 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 25,594 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 23,366 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 21,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 19,375 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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49 JF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 84,631 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 49 JF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 49 JF?

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What year was 49 JF registered?

49 JF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2002.

Is 49 JF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 49 JF shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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