2002 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MERCEDES
- Year
- 2002
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 3222 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 27 March 2019
- Last recorded mileage
- 56,783 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 74/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2002 Mercedes has 13 MOT tests on record with a 92% pass rate and 56,783 miles. The recurring suspension advisories and recent low mileage suggest careful but aging ownership.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 7,477 miles/year, with a notable drop to 849 miles between Mar 2017 and Mar 2018, but no fraud detected.
Things to check
- 2011 MOT gap: No MOT recorded between Nov 2010 and Feb 2012, suggesting a period of off-road use or SORN.
- Recurring suspension advisories: Nearside and Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint play noted in Mar 2014 and Mar 2018, indicating a persistent wear item.
- 24-year-old diesel engine: Timing chain and head gasket issues are known for this model, posing significant future repair costs.
- Recent low mileage: Only 849 miles recorded between Mar 2017 and Mar 2018 suggests very limited recent use, potentially affecting component health.
Working in its favour
- Clean recent MOT pass: The vehicle passed its last MOT in Mar 2018 with no failures, indicating it was roadworthy at that time.
- Consistent mileage: The mileage has been consistent with no suspicious drops or spikes, suggesting honest usage.
- No recent major failures: The single failure in 2006 was immediately rectified, and no major defects have recurred since.
- Euro NCAP 5-star safety rating: This model has a strong safety record, which is a significant positive for a 24-year-old vehicle.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2006 | FAIL | 56,783 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) USER ENTERED nail in tyre
|
| Mar 2006 | PASS | 57,419 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2007 | PASS | 68,101 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2008 | PASS | 79,565 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2009 | PASS | 84,409 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2010 | PASS | 88,556 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2012 | PASS | 93,730 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2013 | PASS | 100,304 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2014 | PASS | 106,134 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
|
| Mar 2015 | PASS | 111,077 mi |
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
|
| Mar 2016 | PASS | 116,366 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) ADVISORY Engine covers and under trays fitted...
|
| Mar 2017 | PASS | 120,508 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) ADVISORY Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) ADVISORY Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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| Mar 2018 | PASS | 121,357 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Engine covers and under trays fitted....
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD52 WSW, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.