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11 MGC

2002 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

89,024 mi
Last recorded89,024 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz E95,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 MGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 89,024 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 88,309 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 88,290 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 87,860 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 87,686 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 86,979 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 86,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2020 86,582 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 85,994 miles

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

ft headlight lens slightly discoloured

Pass 26 Sep 2017 85,110 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 80,118 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 74,338 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 74,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 68,431 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 67,450 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 66,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 65,996 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 62,426 miles

1.n/s/r. tyre outer wall cut. 2.advice to change rear no plate.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 60,114 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 57,189 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 57,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 53,301 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 49,511 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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11 MGC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 95,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 11 MGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 11 MGC registered?

11 MGC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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