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A2 MME

2002 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,862 mi
Last recorded106,862 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C84,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 MME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 106,862 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2025 106,853 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2024 104,845 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 102,785 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 102,785 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure mount detatched as marked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm complete as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 101,696 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 99,364 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 96,762 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 28 May 2019 93,648 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 92,455 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 90,417 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 87,644 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 84,853 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 84,853 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 81,316 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wall deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2013 74,703 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 69,957 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 64,159 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 60,494 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 56,428 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 51,746 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 44,066 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 39,535 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 35,110 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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A2 MME is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A2 MME, 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 A2 MME registered?

A2 MME is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is A2 MME safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 MME shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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