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
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLUE
- Engine
- 2148 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 12 August 2015
- Last recorded mileage
- 68,556 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 58/100
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 11 MOT tests on record with a 82% pass rate and 68,556 miles. The vehicle is currently untaxed and has no valid MOT.
The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 13,695 miles/year, with a notable 2007 service gap and a recent 5-year period of very low annual mileage (2019-2024).
Things to check
- High mileage (172,559 mi) for a 2002 vehicle suggests heavy use and accelerated wear.
- Recurring suspension advisories (2014) and tyre advisories (2006, 2009) indicate ongoing maintenance needs.
- Not ULEZ-compliant, incurring a daily charge in London.
- MOT expired 2015-08-12; current status is 'Not valid' with no recent test.
Working in its favour
- Consistent high mileage suggests regular use and maintenance, not sitting idle.
- No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Euro NCAP rating of 5/5 stars (2017) confirms high safety standards for its era.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or suspicious mileage patterns.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 9/11 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | PASS | 68,556 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2006 | PASS | 98,063 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h) 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)
|
| Mar 2008 | PASS | 110,883 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2009 | PASS | 120,740 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)
|
| Mar 2010 | PASS | 130,318 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2011 | PASS | 138,408 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2012 | FAIL | 153,651 mi |
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) FAIL Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) FAIL Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
|
| Mar 2012 | PASS | 153,651 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2013 | FAIL | 167,279 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
|
| Aug 2013 | PASS | 167,279 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2014 | PASS | 172,559 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU52 GPY, 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.