AV09 HJN

2009 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES
Year
2009
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
RED
Engine
1796 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
1 March 2027 (260 days away)
Last recorded mileage
10,757 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 2009 Mercedes has 21 MOT tests on record with a 76% pass rate and 10,757 miles. While mileage is low, the vehicle's age and past issues warrant a thorough inspection.

The vehicle shows very low annual mileage averaging 5,097 miles per year, with a significant drop in usage from 2021 onwards, suggesting periods of inactivity or very light use.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension failures (coil spring, anti-roll bar linkage) in 2025 and 2026 indicate ongoing structural wear.
  • Dangerous lighting defect recorded in 2012-04-23 MOT highlights a past safety-critical failure.
  • Recurring tyre advisories (2013-08-15, 2014-08-29) and failures (2025-03, 2026-03) suggest chronic under-investment in critical components.
  • Major suspension failures (coil spring) in 2025 and 2026, with no related advisories, indicate a reactive repair approach.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until 2027-03-01 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (5,097 mi/yr) suggests light use and potential for longevity.

Mileage history

Apr 2012: 10,757 mi PASSSep 2012: 12,050 mi PASSAug 2013: 16,679 mi PASSAug 2014: 19,011 mi PASSApr 2015: 21,379 mi PASSApr 2016: 30,183 mi PASSApr 2017: 39,928 mi FAILApr 2017: 39,960 mi PASSApr 2018: 47,774 mi PASSApr 2019: 56,400 mi PASSApr 2020: 61,926 mi FAILApr 2020: 61,927 mi PASSMar 2021: 65,205 mi FAILMar 2021: 65,205 mi PASSMar 2022: 69,954 mi PASSApr 2023: 74,568 mi PASSMar 2024: 80,047 mi PASSMar 2025: 84,589 mi FAILMar 2025: 84,590 mi PASSMar 2026: 87,554 mi FAILMar 2026: 87,554 mi PASS88k49k11kApr 2012Mar 2026

MOT test history — 16/21 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2012 PASS 10,757 mi None recorded
Sep 2012 PASS 12,050 mi None recorded
Aug 2013 PASS 16,679 mi
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)
Aug 2014 PASS 19,011 mi None recorded
Apr 2015 PASS 21,379 mi None recorded
Apr 2016 PASS 30,183 mi None recorded
Apr 2017 FAIL 39,928 mi
FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear Arm (2.4.G.2)
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)
Apr 2017 PASS 39,960 mi
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)
Apr 2018 PASS 47,774 mi None recorded
Apr 2019 PASS 56,400 mi None recorded
Apr 2020 FAIL 61,926 mi
DANGEROUS Central Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Apr 2020 PASS 61,927 mi None recorded
Mar 2021 FAIL 65,205 mi
MAJOR Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2021 PASS 65,205 mi None recorded
Mar 2022 PASS 69,954 mi None recorded
Apr 2023 PASS 74,568 mi None recorded
Mar 2024 PASS 80,047 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Mar 2025 FAIL 84,589 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Mar 2025 PASS 84,590 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Mar 2026 FAIL 87,554 mi
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2026 PASS 87,554 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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