BK52 DJY

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
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 17 August 2016
Last recorded mileage
29,041 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 61/100

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 85% pass rate and 29,041 miles. The vehicle's MOT expired in 2016, and it is currently on SORN, requiring immediate verification.

The vehicle shows consistent, normal usage averaging 10,082 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, as evidenced by the steady progression from 29,041 miles in 2005 to 136,625 miles in 2015.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2016-08-17; vehicle is currently on SORN, requiring immediate verification.
  • Recurring electrical faults (headlamp, stop lamp, ABS warning) in 2006 and 2007 indicate potential ongoing electrical issues.
  • The 24-year-old vehicle will incur significant age-related wear and maintenance costs.
  • The 2002 Mercedes-Benz is not ULEZ-compliant, incurring a daily charge in London.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
  • Consistent, normal mileage progression over 24 years, averaging 10,082 miles/year.
  • No recurring major structural failures or dangerous defects in the MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, indicating good safety features.

Mileage history

Sep 2005: 29,041 mi PASSSep 2006: 34,352 mi FAILSep 2006: 34,352 mi PASSAug 2007: 46,995 mi FAILAug 2007: 46,998 mi PASSAug 2008: 61,543 mi PASSAug 2009: 72,945 mi PASSAug 2010: 82,380 mi PASSAug 2011: 90,140 mi PASSAug 2012: 107,339 mi PASSAug 2013: 123,886 mi PASSAug 2014: 131,587 mi PASSJul 2015: 136,625 mi PASS137k83k29kSep 2005Jul 2015

MOT test history — 11/13 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2005 PASS 29,041 mi None recorded
Sep 2006 FAIL 34,352 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
FAIL Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.
USER ENTERED N/S/FRON TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE.
Sep 2006 PASS 34,352 mi None recorded
Aug 2007 FAIL 46,995 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Aug 2007 PASS 46,998 mi None recorded
Aug 2008 PASS 61,543 mi None recorded
Aug 2009 PASS 72,945 mi None recorded
Aug 2010 PASS 82,380 mi None recorded
Aug 2011 PASS 90,140 mi None recorded
Aug 2012 PASS 107,339 mi None recorded
Aug 2013 PASS 123,886 mi None recorded
Aug 2014 PASS 131,587 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Jul 2015 PASS 136,625 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK52 DJY, 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.