AU14 XLJ

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

Mar 2017: 20,789 mi PASSMar 2018: 25,192 mi PASSFeb 2019: 31,005 mi PASSFeb 2020: 35,877 mi FAILFeb 2020: 35,877 mi PASSFeb 2021: 39,100 mi PASSFeb 2022: 41,893 mi PASSFeb 2023: 44,681 mi PASSFeb 2024: 47,882 mi PASSFeb 2025: 51,759 mi PASSFeb 2026: 56,924 mi FAILFeb 2026: 56,924 mi PASS57k39k21kMar 2017Feb 2026

MOT test history — 10/12 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & 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

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