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35 LYN

2002 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

50,762 mi
Last recorded50,762 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C84,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration35 LYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 50,762 miles

Nearside Rear DIFF OUTPUT SEAL LEAKING

Fail 17 Dec 2025 50,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear DIFF OUTPUT SEAL LEAKING

Pass 9 Jan 2025 49,879 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 48,857 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 47,425 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 45,855 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 44,722 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 43,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 40,622 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 37,945 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 34,670 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 30,945 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 27,570 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 26,054 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 24,543 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 22,832 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 21,462 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 19,644 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 17,524 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 17,524 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 15,551 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 13,159 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 10,693 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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35 LYN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 35 LYN, 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 35 LYN registered?

35 LYN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is 35 LYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 35 LYN shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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