BT52 RUO

2003 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES
Year
2003
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1796 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 7 July 2017
Last recorded mileage
46,079 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 57/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2003 Mercedes has 14 MOT tests on record with a 79% pass rate and 46,079 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the vehicle's age and past issues warrant a thorough inspection.

The vehicle shows extremely high initial mileage (46,079 mi by Jun 2006), followed by a suspiciously low period (365 mi by Jul 2014) before returning to higher usage, indicating potential odometer fraud or inconsistent use.

Things to check

  • Mileage trajectory shows suspiciously low usage (365 mi) between Jun 2013 and Jul 2014.
  • Recurring advisories for tyres (Jun 2009, Jun 2013) and brakes (Jul 2013) suggest ongoing wear.
  • Three major failures (Jun 2013, May 2014, Jul 2015) for emissions, lights, and tyres.
  • The vehicle has been off the road (SORN) since 2017, indicating long periods of inactivity.

Working in its favour

  • Passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, showing a generally maintained vehicle.
  • No DANGEROUS defects recorded in the MOT history.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a safe vehicle.
  • Consistent high mileage suggests regular use and maintenance.

Mileage history

Jun 2006: 46,079 mi PASSJun 2007: 61,188 mi PASSJun 2008: 78,646 mi PASSJun 2009: 93,648 mi PASSJun 2010: 103,911 mi PASSJun 2011: 119,283 mi PASSJun 2012: 135,387 mi PASSJun 2013: 144,129 mi FAILJul 2013: 144,290 mi PASSMay 2014: 154,948 mi FAILJul 2014: 155,008 mi PASSJul 2015: 165,554 mi PASSJul 2015: 165,554 mi FAILJun 2016: 170,269 mi PASS170k108k46kJun 2006Jun 2016

MOT test history — 11/14 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2006 PASS 46,079 mi None recorded
Jun 2007 PASS 61,188 mi None recorded
Jun 2008 PASS 78,646 mi None recorded
Jun 2009 PASS 93,648 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)
Jun 2010 PASS 103,911 mi None recorded
Jun 2011 PASS 119,283 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jun 2012 PASS 135,387 mi None recorded
Jun 2013 FAIL 144,129 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Jul 2013 PASS 144,290 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
May 2014 FAIL 154,948 mi
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Jul 2014 PASS 155,008 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)
Jul 2015 PASS 165,554 mi None recorded
Jul 2015 FAIL 165,554 mi
PRS Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
PRS Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Jun 2016 PASS 170,269 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT52 RUO, 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.