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1542 HL

2002 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,135 mi
Last recorded42,135 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C84,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1542 HL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 42,135 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 41,490 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 40,825 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 39,807 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 39,231 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 38,960 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 38,817 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 38,816 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 38,360 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 17 Oct 2017 37,560 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 36,750 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 36,745 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 35,889 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 34,882 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

exhaust system corroding and one metal hanger broken but system not insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2013 34,241 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 32,407 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 31,534 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 30,978 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 29,932 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 28,410 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 27,304 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 26,462 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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1542 HL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 1542 HL, 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

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What year was 1542 HL registered?

1542 HL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 2002.

Is 1542 HL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1542 HL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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