2005 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MERCEDES
- Year
- 2005
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 2685 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 19 August 2013
- Last recorded mileage
- 105,199 mi
AI verdict AVOID 46/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2005 Mercedes has 9 MOT tests on record with a 56% pass rate and 105,199 miles. The vehicle's high mileage and numerous recurring issues make it a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows extremely high annual usage, averaging 29,754 miles per year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000 miles per year, with no evidence of odometer fraud.
Things to check
- 2008-08-15: Failed for power steering pump drive system, a critical safety component.
- 2009-07-27: Failed for power steering pump drive system again, indicating unresolved issues.
- 2012-08-15: Failed for anti-roll bar bush, a common Mercedes wear item.
- 2012-08-15: Failed for ball joint excessive play, a recurring suspension issue.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 5/9 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | FAIL | 105,199 mi |
FAIL Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6) FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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| Aug 2008 | PASS | 105,199 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
|
| Jul 2009 | FAIL | 135,005 mi |
FAIL Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6) ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
|
| Jul 2009 | PASS | 135,005 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
|
| Aug 2010 | PASS | 168,500 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) USER ENTERED Low tone horn inop. USER ENTERED Power steering belt in very poor condition.
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| Aug 2011 | FAIL | 199,070 mi |
FAIL Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) 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) ADVISORY Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) USER ENTERED slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing USER ENTERED o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges USER ENTERED park brake pedle rubber missing
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| Aug 2011 | PASS | 199,070 mi |
ADVISORY Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) 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) USER ENTERED park brake pedle rubber missing
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| Aug 2012 | FAIL | 227,275 mi |
FAIL Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre
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| Aug 2012 | PASS | 227,278 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD05 AUJ, 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.