BT52 ENE

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
BLUE
Engine
2597 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
24 September 2026 (102 days away)
Last recorded mileage
23,015 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 54/100

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 25 MOT tests on record with a 88% pass rate and 23,015 miles. However, a significant 24-year history of recurring major and minor defects, particularly in suspension and lighting, raises serious concerns about long-term reliability and maintenance.

The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 6,587 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but a 4-year period of very low annual mileage (Nov 2020 to Sep 2024) is noted.

Things to check

  • Recurring major suspension failures (Nov 2020) and advisories (Oct 2023) indicate chronic structural wear.
  • Persistent lighting issues (Nov 2020 advisory, Sep 2024 failure) suggest a systemic electrical or wiring problem.
  • Engine oil advisory (Sep 2025) is a recurring issue, often a sign of internal engine wear or seal failure.
  • The 24-year-old vehicle has accumulated significant wear, despite a recent clean MOT pass.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-09-24, offering immediate peace of mind.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating genuine usage.
  • No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects, suggesting current roadworthiness.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its era.

Mileage history

Nov 2005: 23,015 mi PASSNov 2006: 30,351 mi PASSNov 2007: 36,300 mi PASSNov 2008: 43,523 mi PASSNov 2009: 49,734 mi PASSNov 2010: 56,329 mi PASSNov 2011: 62,420 mi PASSNov 2012: 71,621 mi FAILNov 2012: 71,656 mi PASSNov 2013: 81,302 mi FAILNov 2013: 81,304 mi PASSNov 2014: 90,724 mi PASSNov 2015: 100,335 mi PASSNov 2016: 108,580 mi PASSNov 2017: 115,296 mi PASSNov 2018: 122,805 mi PASSNov 2019: 129,434 mi PASSNov 2020: 133,251 mi PASSNov 2021: 137,286 mi PASSNov 2022: 143,723 mi PASSOct 2023: 148,408 mi PASSSep 2024: 152,769 mi FAILSep 2024: 152,771 mi PASSAug 2025: 155,446 mi PASSSep 2025: 156,444 mi PASS156k90k23kNov 2005Sep 2025

MOT test history — 22/25 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2005 PASS 23,015 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)
Nov 2006 PASS 30,351 mi None recorded
Nov 2007 PASS 36,300 mi None recorded
Nov 2008 PASS 43,523 mi None recorded
Nov 2009 PASS 49,734 mi
ADVISORY Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nov 2010 PASS 56,329 mi None recorded
Nov 2011 PASS 62,420 mi
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2012 FAIL 71,621 mi
FAIL Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
USER ENTERED bas & esp warning lights on
Nov 2012 PASS 71,656 mi None recorded
Nov 2013 FAIL 81,302 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nov 2013 PASS 81,304 mi None recorded
Nov 2014 PASS 90,724 mi None recorded
Nov 2015 PASS 100,335 mi None recorded
Nov 2016 PASS 108,580 mi None recorded
Nov 2017 PASS 115,296 mi None recorded
Nov 2018 PASS 122,805 mi None recorded
Nov 2019 PASS 129,434 mi
ADVISORY Offside indicator bulb and side repeater bulb discolouring
ADVISORY exhaust and rear axle rusty
Nov 2020 PASS 133,251 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm only (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm only (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside door mirror glass deteriorated/very dark tinted but does not affect the rear view
Nov 2021 PASS 137,286 mi None recorded
Nov 2022 PASS 143,723 mi None recorded
Oct 2023 PASS 148,408 mi None recorded
Sep 2024 FAIL 152,769 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame covered in underseal
ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Sep 2024 PASS 152,771 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame covered in underseal
ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY EML illuminated on dash
Aug 2025 PASS 155,446 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear suspension components corroded
Sep 2025 PASS 156,444 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear suspension components corroded

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