2014 MERCEDES-BENZ — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Year
- 2014
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- GREY
- Engine
- 1796 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 18 February 2027 (249 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 20,789 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 61/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2014 Mercedes-Benz has 12 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 20,789 miles. The vehicle's low annual usage (4,703 miles) is a significant concern for a 12-year-old diesel.
The vehicle shows exceptionally low annual usage, averaging only 4,703 miles per year, with a significant drop in usage from 2017 onwards, raising odometer integrity concerns.
Things to check
- 2017-03-07: Failed MOT for 'Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))' — a safety-critical defect.
- 2026-02-19: Advisory for 'Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights' — a recurring headlamp issue.
- 2026-02-19: Failed MOT for 'Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a))' — another headlamp failure.
- Consistent low annual mileage (4,703 miles/year) for a 12-year-old diesel, raising odometer fraud concerns.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
- Valid MOT until 2027-02-18, offering significant peace of mind for the next three years.
- Consistent low mileage (4,703 miles/year) suggests light use, potentially reducing wear on certain components.
- No recurring major failures on critical systems like brakes or suspension, indicating general mechanical soundness.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | PASS | 20,789 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2018 | PASS | 25,192 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2019 | PASS | 31,005 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2020 | FAIL | 35,877 mi |
ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights PRS Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
|
| Feb 2020 | PASS | 35,877 mi |
ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
|
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 39,100 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 41,893 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2023 | PASS | 44,681 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2024 | PASS | 47,882 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2025 | PASS | 51,759 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2026 | FAIL | 56,924 mi |
MINOR Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Feb 2026 | PASS | 56,924 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AU14 XLJ, 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.