BB08 SAM

2008 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES
Year
2008
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1796 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
24 November 2026 (163 days away)
Last recorded mileage
22,564 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 46/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2008 Mercedes has 21 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 22,564 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the pattern of tyre advisories escalating to dangerous defects and the extremely low annual mileage warrant significant caution.

The vehicle shows very low usage, averaging only 3,162 miles per year, with a significant drop in annual mileage from 2019 onwards, raising odometer integrity concerns.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS tyre defect recorded on 2019-05-01, escalating from advisories.
  • Recurring tyre advisories from 2012-03-27 and 2014-04-29 indicate chronic wear.
  • Very low annual mileage (3,162 mi/yr) since 2019, suggesting potential odometer fraud.
  • Major suspension failure on 2023-11-01, following advisories in 2022 and 2023.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-11-24, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No major structural corrosion or dangerous defects recorded in recent tests.
  • Consistent retesting and immediate rectification of failures, showing owner responsiveness.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for this model is excellent.

Mileage history

Apr 2011: 22,564 mi PASSMar 2012: 30,117 mi PASSMay 2013: 36,043 mi PASSApr 2014: 40,029 mi PASSMay 2015: 41,908 mi PASSMay 2016: 43,688 mi PASSMay 2017: 44,785 mi FAILMay 2017: 44,824 mi PASSMay 2018: 46,450 mi PASSMay 2019: 47,772 mi FAILMay 2019: 47,845 mi PASSNov 2020: 49,471 mi PASSOct 2021: 50,401 mi FAILOct 2021: 50,401 mi PASSNov 2022: 51,657 mi FAILNov 2022: 51,692 mi PASSNov 2023: 53,230 mi FAILNov 2023: 53,278 mi PASSNov 2024: 55,462 mi FAILNov 2024: 55,463 mi PASSNov 2025: 56,557 mi PASS57k40k23kApr 2011Nov 2025

MOT test history — 15/21 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2011 PASS 22,564 mi None recorded
Mar 2012 PASS 30,117 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2013 PASS 36,043 mi None recorded
Apr 2014 PASS 40,029 mi
USER ENTERED strong advise n/s/r tyre right on the limit at time of test
USER ENTERED strong advise o/s/r tyre right on the limit at time of test
May 2015 PASS 41,908 mi None recorded
May 2016 PASS 43,688 mi None recorded
May 2017 FAIL 44,785 mi
ADVISORY Parking brake efficiency has only just met requirements 16%
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre perished on the outer edge
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
FAIL Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
May 2017 PASS 44,824 mi
ADVISORY Parking brake efficiency has only just met requirements 16%
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
May 2018 PASS 46,450 mi None recorded
May 2019 FAIL 47,772 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
May 2019 PASS 47,845 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nov 2020 PASS 49,471 mi
MINOR Windscreen wiper blade defective Fronts (3.4 (b) (i))
Oct 2021 FAIL 50,401 mi
ADVISORY Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Oct 2021 PASS 50,401 mi
ADVISORY Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nov 2022 FAIL 51,657 mi
ADVISORY Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear fog lamp not working
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nov 2022 PASS 51,692 mi
ADVISORY Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection
ADVISORY Nearside Rear fog lamp not working
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nov 2023 FAIL 53,230 mi
ADVISORY Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the one into two joint (6.1.2 (a))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Due to badly splitting from age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nov 2023 PASS 53,278 mi
ADVISORY Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the one into two joint (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nov 2024 FAIL 55,462 mi
MAJOR Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nov 2024 PASS 55,463 mi
ADVISORY Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nov 2025 PASS 56,557 mi None recorded

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