2017 MERCEDES-BENZ — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Year
- 2017
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 2143 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 5 November 2026 (144 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 28,520 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 75/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2017 Mercedes-Benz has 8 MOT tests on record with a 88% pass rate and 28,520 miles. The timing chain and head gasket issues from the community knowledge are significant concerns for this model.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual usage averaging 9,997 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent spike in 2025.
Things to check
- One test failure on 2024-11-05 with no defect details — requires immediate investigation.
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit advisory on 2025-11-05 — indicates imminent replacement cost.
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit advisory on 2025-11-05 — indicates imminent replacement cost.
- Community-reported high-risk timing chain and head gasket issues for this Mercedes model.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 1 historical failure
- Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 9,997 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.
- No dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history, indicating a generally safe vehicle.
- Valid MOT until 2026-11-05, providing peace of mind for the next two years.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/8 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | PASS | 28,520 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 33,517 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 43,489 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 54,801 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2024 | PASS | 65,408 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2024 | FAIL | 70,995 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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| Nov 2024 | PASS | 70,995 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2025 | PASS | 88,467 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BA13 LYA, 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.