BP51 TCU

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
2300 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
25 February 2027 (256 days away)
Last recorded mileage
24,487 mi

AI verdict AVOID 47/100

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 24 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 24,487 miles. The mileage is suspiciously low, suggesting potential odometer fraud.

The vehicle shows extremely low mileage averaging 1,769 miles/year, with a significant drop in usage from 2016 onwards and a suspiciously low total of 42,737 miles for its age.

Things to check

  • Mileage of 42,737 miles is suspiciously low for a 24-year-old vehicle, indicating potential odometer fraud.
  • Recurring major failures on tyres (Mar 2019, Jan 2025) and brakes (Feb 2021, Feb 2026) suggest chronic neglect.
  • Very low annual mileage (1,769 mi/yr) is a significant red flag for a 2002 vehicle, raising questions about its true condition.
  • The 2006-08-24 MOT advisory for front suspension ball joint play and 2007-08-30 advisory for brake pads wearing thin are early signs of wear.

Working in its favour

  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until February 2027, indicating it is currently roadworthy.
  • No dangerous defects have been recorded on the MOT history, which is a positive sign for immediate safety.
  • The car has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating (2017), suggesting good structural integrity for its age.

Mileage history

Aug 2006: 24,487 mi PASSAug 2007: 25,708 mi PASSSep 2008: 26,686 mi PASSSep 2009: 27,002 mi PASSSep 2010: 27,490 mi PASSSep 2011: 28,256 mi PASSSep 2011: 28,256 mi FAILSep 2012: 28,929 mi PASSDec 2013: 29,192 mi PASSDec 2014: 29,429 mi PASSJan 2016: 29,539 mi PASSDec 2016: 32,710 mi PASSDec 2017: 34,035 mi PASSMar 2019: 35,088 mi PASSFeb 2020: 36,566 mi PASSFeb 2021: 37,949 mi FAILFeb 2021: 37,949 mi PASSMar 2022: 39,858 mi PASSApr 2023: 40,978 mi PASSFeb 2024: 41,704 mi PASSJan 2025: 42,064 mi FAILJan 2025: 42,071 mi PASSFeb 2026: 42,736 mi FAILFeb 2026: 42,737 mi PASS43k34k24kAug 2006Feb 2026

MOT test history — 20/24 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2006 PASS 24,487 mi None recorded
Aug 2007 PASS 25,708 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Sep 2008 PASS 26,686 mi
USER ENTERED ADVISE N/S REAR TYRE HAS SOME CRACKING TO THE SIDE WALL
Sep 2009 PASS 27,002 mi
USER ENTERED n/s/r tyre heavilly perished
Sep 2010 PASS 27,490 mi None recorded
Sep 2011 PASS 28,256 mi None recorded
Sep 2011 FAIL 28,256 mi
PRS Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Sep 2012 PASS 28,929 mi None recorded
Dec 2013 PASS 29,192 mi None recorded
Dec 2014 PASS 29,429 mi None recorded
Jan 2016 PASS 29,539 mi None recorded
Dec 2016 PASS 32,710 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2017 PASS 34,035 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY front tyres starting to wear on edges
Mar 2019 PASS 35,088 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Feb 2020 PASS 36,566 mi None recorded
Feb 2021 FAIL 37,949 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Feb 2021 PASS 37,949 mi
ADVISORY Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Mar 2022 PASS 39,858 mi None recorded
Apr 2023 PASS 40,978 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Feb 2024 PASS 41,704 mi None recorded
Jan 2025 FAIL 42,064 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Jan 2025 PASS 42,071 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Feb 2026 FAIL 42,736 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner 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 (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front jacking block missing
Feb 2026 PASS 42,737 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front jacking block missing

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