BA13 LYA

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

Mar 2020: 28,520 mi PASSMar 2021: 33,517 mi PASSMar 2022: 43,489 mi PASSMar 2023: 54,801 mi PASSMar 2024: 65,408 mi PASSNov 2024: 70,995 mi FAILNov 2024: 70,995 mi PASSNov 2025: 88,467 mi PASS88k58k29kMar 2020Nov 2025

MOT test history — 7/8 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & 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))
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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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.