BP51 AXF

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
1898 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 19 July 2018
Last recorded mileage
41,046 mi

AI verdict AVOID 33/100

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 22 MOT tests on record with a 59% pass rate and 41,046 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2018-07-19, which is a major red flag for a 24-year-old car.

The mileage trajectory shows a suspiciously low average of 71 miles/year before June 2015, followed by a significant spike in annual usage, indicating potential odometer fraud or periods of inactivity.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2018-07-19; current status 'Not valid' — immediate road safety risk.
  • 9 major failures across critical systems (brakes, suspension, tyres) — consistent neglect.
  • Mileage anomaly: Suspiciously low usage (71 mi/yr equivalent) before Jun 2015.
  • Recurring tyre failures (8 tests) and advisories (6 tests) — chronic wear item.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating: 5/5 stars (2017) — excellent safety credentials for its age.
  • No single system failing repeatedly in the last 2–3 years — issues spread across components.
  • Consistent annual mileage post-2015 (9,123 mi/yr) — no recent anomalies.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories from 2018 onwards — last test was clean.

Mileage history

Mar 2006: 41,046 mi FAILMar 2006: 41,046 mi PASSMar 2007: 49,106 mi PASSApr 2008: 56,448 mi PASSSep 2008: 59,651 mi FAILSep 2008: 59,651 mi PASSMay 2009: 62,225 mi PASSJun 2010: 67,271 mi FAILJun 2010: 67,271 mi PASSJun 2011: 72,730 mi FAILJun 2011: 72,821 mi PASSApr 2012: 75,692 mi PASSMar 2013: 90,881 mi FAILApr 2013: 91,014 mi PASSMar 2014: 112,040 mi FAILMar 2014: 112,059 mi PASSApr 2015: 136,195 mi FAILJun 2015: 136,206 mi PASSJun 2016: 137,973 mi FAILJun 2016: 137,974 mi PASSJul 2017: 141,928 mi FAILJul 2017: 141,949 mi PASS142k91k41kMar 2006Jul 2017

MOT test history — 13/22 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2006 FAIL 41,046 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Mar 2006 PASS 41,046 mi None recorded
Mar 2007 PASS 49,106 mi None recorded
Apr 2008 PASS 56,448 mi
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 Nail in offside front tyre
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Sep 2008 FAIL 59,651 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2008 PASS 59,651 mi None recorded
May 2009 PASS 62,225 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED undertray fitted
Jun 2010 FAIL 67,271 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED both front side repeters showing white light
USER ENTERED ns rear tyre nail in sidewall
Jun 2010 PASS 67,271 mi None recorded
Jun 2011 FAIL 72,730 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall
Jun 2011 PASS 72,821 mi
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall
Apr 2012 PASS 75,692 mi None recorded
Mar 2013 FAIL 90,881 mi
FAIL Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
USER ENTERED incorrect size wheel on o/s/r
Apr 2013 PASS 91,014 mi None recorded
Mar 2014 FAIL 112,040 mi
FAIL Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED exhaust corroded
USER ENTERED slight cut on nearside front tyre on inner wall
Mar 2014 PASS 112,059 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED exhaust corroded
USER ENTERED slight cut on nearside front tyre on inner wall
Apr 2015 FAIL 136,195 mi
FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FAIL front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
FAIL Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
FAIL Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
FAIL Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jun 2015 PASS 136,206 mi None recorded
Jun 2016 FAIL 137,973 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Jun 2016 PASS 137,974 mi None recorded
Jul 2017 FAIL 141,928 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Exhaust system not adequately supported back box mounting broken (7.1.1)
Jul 2017 PASS 141,949 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BP51 AXF, 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.