BG02 VJU

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
BLUE
Engine
2148 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 30 June 2017
Last recorded mileage
54,619 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 60/100

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 18 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 54,619 miles. While mileage is consistent, the vehicle's age and repeated failures warrant a thorough inspection.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,493 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, though a significant 15,025-mile increase occurred between June 2013 and June 2014.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension failures and advisories across multiple tests (e.g., Jun 2010, Jun 2011, Jul 2016).
  • Multiple lighting failures and advisories (e.g., Jun 2008, Jun 2010, Jun 2011).
  • Major bodywork failure noted in Jun 2011, though no subsequent advisories.
  • Consistent high mileage (137,714 miles by Jul 2016) for a 2002 vehicle.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 9,493 miles/year, indicating regular use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for a 2002 Mercedes.

Mileage history

Jun 2005: 54,619 mi PASSJun 2006: 66,721 mi PASSJun 2007: 76,862 mi PASSJun 2008: 82,529 mi FAILJun 2008: 82,532 mi PASSJun 2009: 87,156 mi FAILJun 2009: 87,156 mi PASSJun 2010: 94,763 mi FAILJun 2010: 94,763 mi PASSJun 2011: 101,046 mi FAILJun 2011: 101,056 mi PASSJun 2012: 106,661 mi PASSJun 2013: 111,122 mi FAILJun 2013: 111,122 mi PASSJun 2014: 126,147 mi FAILJun 2014: 126,147 mi PASSJun 2015: 135,597 mi PASSJul 2016: 137,714 mi PASS138k96k55kJun 2005Jul 2016

MOT test history — 12/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2005 PASS 54,619 mi None recorded
Jun 2006 PASS 66,721 mi None recorded
Jun 2007 PASS 76,862 mi None recorded
Jun 2008 FAIL 82,529 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Jun 2008 PASS 82,532 mi None recorded
Jun 2009 FAIL 87,156 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
FAIL Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
PRS Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PRS Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Jun 2009 PASS 87,156 mi None recorded
Jun 2010 FAIL 94,763 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Non obligatory mirror damaged
Jun 2010 PASS 94,763 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Non obligatory mirror damaged
Jun 2011 FAIL 101,046 mi
FAIL Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
FAIL Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Non obligatory mirror damaged
Jun 2011 PASS 101,056 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Non obligatory mirror damaged
Jun 2012 PASS 106,661 mi
USER ENTERED N/S mirror cover damaged,small stonechip on windscreen and the rear exhaust hanger is slightly corroded.
Jun 2013 FAIL 111,122 mi
FAIL Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Jun 2013 PASS 111,122 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Jun 2014 FAIL 126,147 mi
PRS Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PRS Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Jun 2014 PASS 126,147 mi None recorded
Jun 2015 PASS 135,597 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Jul 2016 PASS 137,714 mi
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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