2002 Mercedes 230 2.1L Diesel · GD52 VAM
2002 Mercedes 230 (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 124,099 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 230
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 Jun 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,099 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD52 VAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2025
- 124,099 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD52 VAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes 230 (GD52 VAM) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GD52 VAM Mileage History
- 03/05/2022109,583 mi
- 05/05/2022109,584 mi+1 mi
- 19/05/2023116,858 mi+7,274 mi
- 20/05/2024122,186 mi+5,328 mi
- 23/05/2025124,099 mi+1,913 mi
Average of roughly 4,751 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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