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A4 RUK

2002 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

44,836 mi
Last recorded44,836 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C84,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 RUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 44,836 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 44,308 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 44,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2023 43,489 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 42,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 42,082 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 41,059 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 40,093 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 38,981 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 36,311 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 34,769 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 33,920 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 32,086 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 30,358 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 27,988 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 27,987 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2010 26,594 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 24,880 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 23,216 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 21,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 18,685 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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A4 RUK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 A4 RUK, 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 A4 RUK registered?

A4 RUK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2002.

Is A4 RUK safe to buy?

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