BG52 ARU

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
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
3199 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 30 May 2025
Last recorded mileage
32,557 mi

AI verdict AVOID 27/100

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 20 MOT tests on record with a 90% pass rate and 32,557 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2025-05-30, which is a critical red flag.

The mileage trajectory shows a significant drop in usage from 2019 to 2024, followed by an unusually high jump of 24,097 miles in the 12 months preceding the June 2025 MOT failure.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2025-05-30; current status 'Not valid' — immediate re-MOT required.
  • Recurring major failures: lights (5 failures) and emissions (2 failures) across 8 tests.
  • Mileage anomalies: suspiciously low early usage (283 mi/yr), then a 4.3× increase before Jun 2025.
  • Brake system advisories: 9 advisories across 5 tests for worn discs and hoses — high wear.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating: 5/5 stars (2017) — excellent safety credentials for its age.
  • Consistent retest passes: 6 of 8 tests passed on first attempt, showing immediate issue resolution.
  • No recurring structural failures: no repeated failures in critical systems like brakes or suspension.
  • Long service intervals: 15,500 miles or 12 months — good for owner maintenance.

Mileage history

Feb 2006: 32,557 mi PASSFeb 2007: 40,338 mi PASSNov 2008: 50,284 mi PASSNov 2009: 57,631 mi PASSNov 2010: 65,148 mi PASSOct 2011: 65,404 mi PASSSep 2012: 70,452 mi PASSSep 2013: 73,524 mi PASSSep 2014: 75,575 mi PASSSep 2015: 78,654 mi PASSSep 2016: 81,863 mi PASSSep 2017: 85,272 mi PASSSep 2018: 88,726 mi PASSSep 2019: 90,904 mi PASSSep 2020: 91,826 mi PASSOct 2021: 98,395 mi FAILOct 2021: 98,395 mi PASSOct 2022: 105,391 mi PASSMay 2024: 106,287 mi PASSJun 2025: 130,384 mi FAIL130k81k33kFeb 2006Jun 2025

MOT test history — 18/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2006 PASS 32,557 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Feb 2007 PASS 40,338 mi None recorded
Nov 2008 PASS 50,284 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nov 2009 PASS 57,631 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nov 2010 PASS 65,148 mi
ADVISORY Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oct 2011 PASS 65,404 mi None recorded
Sep 2012 PASS 70,452 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Sep 2013 PASS 73,524 mi
ADVISORY Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Sep 2014 PASS 75,575 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Sep 2015 PASS 78,654 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2016 PASS 81,863 mi None recorded
Sep 2017 PASS 85,272 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Sep 2018 PASS 88,726 mi None recorded
Sep 2019 PASS 90,904 mi
ADVISORY Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Sep 2020 PASS 91,826 mi None recorded
Oct 2021 FAIL 98,395 mi
PRS Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Oct 2021 PASS 98,395 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Oct 2022 PASS 105,391 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))
May 2024 PASS 106,287 mi
ADVISORY reverse lights not working
ADVISORY all brake discs very corroded on inside
ADVISORY surface rust on underside of vehicle
Jun 2025 FAIL 130,384 mi
MINOR Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front fog lamp not working
MAJOR Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
ADVISORY Exhaust hanger broken

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BG52 ARU, 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.