BD04 XWA

2004 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES
Year
2004
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1796 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
7 October 2026 (115 days away)
Last recorded mileage
25,641 mi

AI verdict AVOID 37/100

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

This 2004 Mercedes has 23 MOT tests on record with a 78% pass rate and 25,641 miles. The vehicle's age and mileage trajectory also present significant risks.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage until 2023, but a sharp increase of 18,904 miles in 2024 and 13,917 miles in 2025, indicating a change in driving style or potential issues.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS tyre failure on 2025-10-01 (test 147265) after 6 years of advisories.
  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2025-10-01 (test 147265) with no prior advisory.
  • Recurring suspension failures (2010-08-19) and advisories (2025-10-01).
  • Recurring tyre failures (2018-10-01, 2025-10-01) and advisories (2008-08-16, 2019-10-01).

Working in its favour

  • No mileage discrepancies or rollbacks detected.
  • MOT valid until 2026-10-07, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No recurring major structural failures (e.g., chassis, subframe).
  • No persistent emissions failures or advisories.

Mileage history

Jun 2007: 25,641 mi PASSAug 2008: 34,384 mi PASSAug 2009: 43,694 mi PASSAug 2010: 50,079 mi FAILAug 2010: 50,079 mi PASSFeb 2012: 54,778 mi FAILFeb 2012: 54,776 mi PASSJan 2013: 56,596 mi PASSJun 2014: 61,594 mi FAILJun 2014: 61,597 mi PASSSep 2015: 67,008 mi PASSOct 2016: 74,321 mi PASSOct 2017: 85,607 mi PASSOct 2018: 93,353 mi PASSOct 2019: 98,011 mi FAILOct 2019: 98,011 mi PASSOct 2020: 101,000 mi PASSOct 2021: 103,729 mi PASSOct 2022: 107,302 mi PASSOct 2023: 114,444 mi PASSSep 2024: 128,361 mi PASSOct 2025: 147,265 mi FAILOct 2025: 147,265 mi PASS147k86k26kJun 2007Oct 2025

MOT test history — 18/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2007 PASS 25,641 mi None recorded
Aug 2008 PASS 34,384 mi
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Aug 2009 PASS 43,694 mi None recorded
Aug 2010 FAIL 50,079 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Aug 2010 PASS 50,079 mi None recorded
Feb 2012 FAIL 54,778 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Feb 2012 PASS 54,776 mi None recorded
Jan 2013 PASS 56,596 mi
USER ENTERED Nearside front tyre has a cut
Jun 2014 FAIL 61,594 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Jun 2014 PASS 61,597 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)
Sep 2015 PASS 67,008 mi None recorded
Oct 2016 PASS 74,321 mi None recorded
Oct 2017 PASS 85,607 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)
Oct 2018 PASS 93,353 mi
ADVISORY under trays covering chassis unable to inspect above
Oct 2019 FAIL 98,011 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Oct 2019 PASS 98,011 mi None recorded
Oct 2020 PASS 101,000 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY under trays fitted to chassis unable to inspect above
Oct 2021 PASS 103,729 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY under trays fitted to chassis unable to inspect above
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oct 2022 PASS 107,302 mi None recorded
Oct 2023 PASS 114,444 mi None recorded
Sep 2024 PASS 128,361 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front 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))
Oct 2025 FAIL 147,265 mi
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))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Front Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Oct 2025 PASS 147,265 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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