BK52 HNJ

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
2685 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 29 July 2017
Last recorded mileage
84,274 mi

AI verdict AVOID 49/100

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 15 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 84,274 miles. While mileage is consistent, the pattern of recurring issues and the vehicle's age make it a high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 10,945 miles/year, with no anomalies or suspicious drops or spikes detected across 15 MOT tests.

Things to check

  • Repeated major failures in brakes (4 times) and suspension (4 times) across 15 MOT tests.
  • Persistent advisories for excessive play in track rod ends and shock absorber leaks since 2007.
  • The vehicle is currently untaxed and has no valid MOT, making it unroadworthy and uninsurable.
  • The 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating is for a 2017 model, not this 2002 vehicle, which is a significant discrepancy.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 10,945 miles/year, indicating regular use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering detected in the MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a long, consistent service history reflected in its MOT records.
  • No recent MOT failures or

Mileage history

Jun 2006: 84,274 mi PASSJun 2007: 95,462 mi FAILJun 2007: 95,690 mi PASSJul 2008: 104,414 mi PASSJul 2009: 108,232 mi PASSJul 2010: 112,831 mi PASSJul 2011: 118,221 mi PASSJul 2012: 124,300 mi FAILJul 2012: 124,300 mi PASSJul 2013: 131,105 mi PASSJul 2014: 137,142 mi FAILJul 2014: 137,142 mi PASSJul 2015: 145,108 mi FAILJul 2015: 145,112 mi PASSJul 2016: 159,408 mi PASS159k122k84kJun 2006Jul 2016

MOT test history — 11/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2006 PASS 84,274 mi None recorded
Jun 2007 FAIL 95,462 mi
FAIL Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FAIL Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Jun 2007 PASS 95,690 mi None recorded
Jul 2008 PASS 104,414 mi None recorded
Jul 2009 PASS 108,232 mi None recorded
Jul 2010 PASS 112,831 mi
USER ENTERED both front tyres worn badly on inner edges
Jul 2011 PASS 118,221 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre
Jul 2012 FAIL 124,300 mi
FAIL Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Offside Front Upper 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)
Jul 2012 PASS 124,300 mi None recorded
Jul 2013 PASS 131,105 mi None recorded
Jul 2014 FAIL 137,142 mi
FAIL Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Jul 2014 PASS 137,142 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Jul 2015 FAIL 145,108 mi
FAIL Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Jul 2015 PASS 145,112 mi None recorded
Jul 2016 PASS 159,408 mi None recorded

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