2001 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MERCEDES
- Year
- 2001
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 4250 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- No details held by DVLA
- Last recorded mileage
- 222,677 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 2001 Mercedes has 6 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 222,677 miles. The vehicle's high total mileage and recurring suspension advisories, combined with a 'SORN' tax status, present insurmountable risks.
The vehicle shows a highly suspicious mileage pattern, with extremely low readings (9 mi/yr equivalent) before Apr 2019, followed by a 3-year MOT gap (Sep 2020–Jul 2024) where no mileage was recorded, and then a return to normal usage.
Things to check
- MOT HISTORY GAP: No MOT recorded for 3 years (Sep 2020–Jul 2024), with unverified mileage during this period.
- MILEAGE ANOMALY: Extremely low mileage readings (9 mi/yr equivalent) before Apr 2019, followed by a 3-year gap, indicating potential odometer fraud.
- RECURRING SUSPENSION ADVISORIES: Three advisories for suspension across two separate tests (Apr 2019, Jul 2024) suggest ongoing wear.
- SORN TAX STATUS: Vehicle is currently on Statutory Off Road Notification, indicating it has not been used or taxed for an extended period.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- No recent MOT failures: The last MOT failure was in Apr 2019, and the vehicle passed subsequent tests.
- Consistent annual mileage: Once the initial low usage period ended, the vehicle has shown normal annual mileage (9,442 mi/yr).
- No recent advisories: The most recent MOT (Jul 2024) passed with only a minor advisory for a mil/warning lamp.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 4/6 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | PASS | 222,677 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2019 | FAIL | 222,686 mi |
(54) PRS 1 -- In relation to the 0 percent Horizontal line, the beam horizontal cut-off line is not between the limits listed below. a -- Headlamp centres up to and including 850mm high Upper limit: All vehicles. 0.5 percent Lower limit: All vehicles 4.0 percent (67.1.a) 5 -- Air actuators, hydraulic master & wheel cylinders, valves and servos: c i -- leaking air or fluid, fractured, cracked, excessively damaged or corroded. (59.5.c.i)
|
| Apr 2019 | FAIL | 222,687 mi |
PRS 3 -- A hub: a i -- cracked, badly damaged, or with a half shaft bolt, stud or nut loose or missing. (06.3.a.i) 3 -- No stop lamps - -- show a steady red light when the brakes are applied, or all lamps do not go out when the brakes are released. (63.3)
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| Apr 2019 | PASS | 222,687 mi |
PRS 3 -- A hub: a i -- cracked, badly damaged, or with a half shaft bolt, stud or nut loose or missing. (06.3.a.i) 3 -- No stop lamps - -- show a steady red light when the brakes are applied, or all lamps do not go out when the brakes are released. (63.3)
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| Sep 2020 | PASS | 222,717 mi |
ADVISORY A registration plate: Vtg plate missing from vehicle presenter advised to replace as soon as possible (1.1) ADVISORY A speedometer or tachograph (where required): Tacho exemption form completed by brooklands garage (26.1) ADVISORY Brake drums, back plates & shoes, discs, callipers & pads including friction material with: Axle one brake discs corroded (59.3) ADVISORY Anti roll bar assembly: Axle one roll bar bushes worn (48.7)
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| Jul 2024 | PASS | 222,731 mi |
ADVISORY Power steering: Fluid level warning lamp illuminated on dash (54.1)
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU51 AXW, 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.