BC03 AMC

2003 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES
Year
2003
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
3724 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 23 May 2026
Last recorded mileage
12,696 mi

AI verdict AVOID 62/100

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

This 2003 Mercedes has 20 MOT tests on record with a 90% pass rate and 12,696 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2026-05-23, which is a critical and unexplained discrepancy.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual usage, averaging only 5,397 miles per year, with a significant drop in recent years from 109,213 miles in June 2019 to 12,696 miles in March 2006.

Things to check

  • MOT status is 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2026-05-23, a critical and unexplained discrepancy.
  • 23-year-old vehicle with extremely low mileage (5,397 mi/yr) suggests long periods of disuse.
  • Recurring advisories on critical systems: Tyres (Jun 2019), Brakes (Jun 2019), Suspension (May 2022).
  • Significant mileage discrepancy: 109,213 miles in Jun 2019, then only 12,696 miles by Mar 2006.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
  • No MOT failures recorded across all 5 tests, indicating no immediate safety concerns.
  • Consistent retest passes after initial advisories, showing prompt owner attention to minor issues.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its era.

Mileage history

Mar 2006: 12,696 mi PASSMar 2007: 20,364 mi PASSFeb 2008: 27,122 mi FAILFeb 2008: 27,119 mi PASSMar 2009: 32,965 mi PASSMar 2010: 39,904 mi PASSMar 2011: 46,632 mi PASSMar 2012: 52,965 mi PASSMar 2013: 60,466 mi PASSFeb 2014: 70,384 mi PASSMar 2015: 82,979 mi FAILMar 2015: 82,980 mi PASSFeb 2016: 92,306 mi PASSFeb 2017: 100,924 mi PASSApr 2018: 105,805 mi PASSJun 2019: 109,213 mi PASSMay 2021: 113,923 mi PASSMay 2022: 115,220 mi PASSJun 2023: 116,132 mi PASSMay 2025: 120,938 mi PASS121k67k13kMar 2006May 2025

MOT test history — 18/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2006 PASS 12,696 mi None recorded
Mar 2007 PASS 20,364 mi None recorded
Feb 2008 FAIL 27,122 mi
FAIL Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2008 PASS 27,119 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2009 PASS 32,965 mi None recorded
Mar 2010 PASS 39,904 mi None recorded
Mar 2011 PASS 46,632 mi None recorded
Mar 2012 PASS 52,965 mi
ADVISORY Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Mar 2013 PASS 60,466 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
USER ENTERED both front tyres wearing on inner edge!
USER ENTERED damage to nearside door!
Feb 2014 PASS 70,384 mi None recorded
Mar 2015 FAIL 82,979 mi
FAIL Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2015 PASS 82,980 mi None recorded
Feb 2016 PASS 92,306 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Feb 2017 PASS 100,924 mi None recorded
Apr 2018 PASS 105,805 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Jun 2019 PASS 109,213 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))
May 2021 PASS 113,923 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
May 2022 PASS 115,220 mi None recorded
Jun 2023 PASS 116,132 mi None recorded
May 2025 PASS 120,938 mi None recorded

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