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802 DEW

2002 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,368 mi
Last recorded105,368 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C84,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration802 DEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 105,368 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated *Lower Front Arm* (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 103,622 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 101,474 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 98,486 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 95,448 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 92,146 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 88,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 85,031 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 78,271 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 78,262 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 72,679 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 72,669 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 65,379 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 65,379 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 59,768 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 59,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 54,842 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 48,734 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil low

Pass 5 Jul 2011 42,943 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 39,214 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 39,204 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 34,517 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 29,124 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 24,493 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 14,878 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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802 DEW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 802 DEW, 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.

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What year was 802 DEW registered?

802 DEW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 August 2002.

Is 802 DEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 802 DEW shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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