BJ02 VYO

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
2148 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 15 November 2021
Last recorded mileage
91,641 mi

AI verdict AVOID 22/100

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 26 MOT tests on record with a 58% pass rate and 91,641 miles. The vehicle's age, combined with these severe issues, makes it an extremely high-risk purchase.

The MOT history shows a critical mileage decrease between 2011-07-01 (205,073 mi) and 2012-07-01 (136,222 mi), indicating possible odometer tampering.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Feb 2011 (205,073 mi) and Jul 2012 (136,222 mi) — possible odometer tamper
  • Mileage decreased significantly between 2011-07-01 (205,073 mi) and 2012-07-01 (136,222 mi).
  • Dangerous tyre defects recorded on 2007-04-13 and 2008-04-01.
  • Major suspension failures on 2008-04-01 and 2009-04-01.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates good safety features.
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 11,820 miles/yr, slightly above UK average.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories since 2020-11-01.
  • Vehicle has a consistent, if high, mileage history over its lifespan.

Mileage history

Mar 2006: 91,641 mi PASSApr 2007: 112,129 mi PASSApr 2008: 125,415 mi FAILApr 2008: 125,415 mi PASSDec 2009: 143,352 mi FAILDec 2009: 143,352 mi PASSFeb 2010: 146,855 mi FAILFeb 2010: 147,023 mi PASSFeb 2011: 204,479 mi FAILFeb 2011: 205,073 mi PASSJul 2012: 136,222 mi FAILAug 2012: 136,222 mi PASSJul 2013: 141,681 mi FAILJul 2013: 141,681 mi PASSJul 2014: 146,389 mi PASSJul 2015: 156,002 mi FAILSep 2015: 156,028 mi PASSSep 2016: 172,780 mi FAILOct 2016: 172,780 mi PASSOct 2017: 187,520 mi PASSOct 2018: 199,367 mi FAILOct 2018: 199,367 mi PASSOct 2019: 212,251 mi PASSOct 2020: 223,266 mi FAILNov 2020: 223,266 mi PASS223k157k92kMar 2006Nov 2020

MOT test history — 15/26 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2006 PASS 91,641 mi None recorded
Apr 2007 FAIL —
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Apr 2007 PASS 112,129 mi None recorded
Apr 2008 FAIL 125,415 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
ADVISORY Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
USER ENTERED Slight damage to N/S/R and N/S/F wheel rims
USER ENTERED O/S/F tyre slightly deteriorated
USER ENTERED N/S and O/S/F bottom ball joint boots split
USER ENTERED Low effort N/S/R park brake
Apr 2008 PASS 125,415 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
ADVISORY Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
USER ENTERED Slight damage to N/S/R and N/S/F wheel rims
USER ENTERED O/S/F tyre slightly deteriorated
USER ENTERED N/S and O/S/F bottom ball joint boots split
USER ENTERED Low effort N/S/R park brake
Dec 2009 FAIL 143,352 mi
FAIL Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Dec 2009 PASS 143,352 mi
ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Feb 2010 FAIL 146,855 mi
FAIL Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Feb 2010 PASS 147,023 mi None recorded
Feb 2011 FAIL 204,479 mi
FAIL Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Feb 2011 PASS 205,073 mi None recorded
Jul 2012 FAIL 136,222 mi
FAIL Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Aug 2012 PASS 136,222 mi None recorded
Jul 2013 FAIL 141,681 mi
FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED Fuel pipe/s corroded
USER ENTERED Slight play in offside front wheel
Jul 2013 PASS 141,681 mi
ADVISORY Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED Fuel pipe/s corroded
USER ENTERED Slight play in offside front wheel
Jul 2014 PASS 146,389 mi
ADVISORY Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
USER ENTERED Exhaust back box corroded
USER ENTERED Fuel pipe/s corroded
Jul 2015 FAIL 156,002 mi
FAIL Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
FAIL Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
FAIL Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAIL Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Sep 2015 PASS 156,028 mi None recorded
Sep 2016 FAIL 172,780 mi
FAIL Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Oct 2016 PASS 172,780 mi None recorded
Oct 2017 PASS 187,520 mi None recorded
Oct 2018 FAIL 199,367 mi
MAJOR Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
MAJOR Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oct 2018 PASS 199,367 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oct 2019 PASS 212,251 mi None recorded
Oct 2020 FAIL 223,266 mi
DANGEROUS Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nov 2020 PASS 223,266 mi None recorded

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