BD05 DLY

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
BLACK
Engine
1992 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
29 September 2026 (107 days away)
Last recorded mileage
39,510 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 27 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 39,510 miles. The mileage trajectory is highly irregular, with periods of very low annual usage, raising significant fraud concerns.

The mileage trajectory is highly irregular, with a 4-year period (Nov 2020 to Nov 2021) showing only 3,450 miles, followed by a 2-year period (Nov 2021 to Nov 2022) of 5,462 miles, and a 2-year period (Nov 2022 to Nov 2023) of 1,322 miles, indicating potential odometer fraud.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2024-09-30, immediately followed by a PASS on 2024-09-30.
  • Recurring major suspension failures (NSF Shock absorbers leak 2021-11-01, 2021-11-01, 2025-09-30).
  • Recurring major exhaust system failures (ADVISORY 2025-09-30).
  • Recurring major brake system failures (ADVISORY 2025-09-30).

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 9 historical failures

Mileage history

May 2008: 39,510 mi PASSMay 2009: 52,747 mi FAILMay 2009: 52,747 mi PASSMay 2010: 66,383 mi FAILMay 2010: 66,397 mi PASSMay 2011: 86,159 mi PASSMay 2012: 95,773 mi PASSMay 2013: 102,441 mi PASSMay 2014: 109,817 mi PASSMay 2015: 117,703 mi PASSMay 2016: 125,304 mi PASSMay 2017: 132,867 mi FAILMay 2017: 132,869 mi PASSMay 2018: 139,655 mi FAILMay 2018: 139,656 mi PASSMay 2019: 145,728 mi FAILMay 2019: 145,730 mi PASSNov 2020: 150,402 mi FAILNov 2020: 150,402 mi PASSNov 2021: 153,852 mi FAILNov 2021: 153,856 mi PASSNov 2022: 159,318 mi PASSNov 2023: 160,640 mi PASSSep 2024: 162,169 mi FAILSep 2024: 162,170 mi PASS162k101k40kMay 2008Sep 2024

MOT test history — 18/27 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2008 PASS 39,510 mi
USER ENTERED handbrake travel long
USER ENTERED small dent to n/s/r wheel rim, inner edge
May 2009 FAIL 52,747 mi
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
May 2009 PASS 52,747 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
May 2010 FAIL 66,383 mi
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED front number plate cracked
USER ENTERED O.S inner drive shaft gaiter split
May 2010 PASS 66,397 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
USER ENTERED front number plate cracked
USER ENTERED O.S inner drive shaft gaiter split
May 2011 PASS 86,159 mi
ADVISORY Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
May 2012 PASS 95,773 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
May 2013 PASS 102,441 mi None recorded
May 2014 PASS 109,817 mi None recorded
May 2015 PASS 117,703 mi None recorded
May 2016 PASS 125,304 mi None recorded
May 2017 FAIL 132,867 mi
FAIL Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FAIL Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY abs ring dust cover insecure o/s/f but not affecting performance
May 2017 PASS 132,869 mi None recorded
May 2018 FAIL 139,655 mi
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
May 2018 PASS 139,656 mi None recorded
May 2019 FAIL 145,728 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY temp exhaust mount
May 2019 PASS 145,730 mi
ADVISORY temp exhaust mount
Nov 2020 FAIL 150,402 mi
MAJOR Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nov 2020 PASS 150,402 mi
MINOR Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nov 2021 FAIL 153,852 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nov 2021 PASS 153,856 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nov 2022 PASS 159,318 mi None recorded
Nov 2023 PASS 160,640 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Sep 2024 FAIL 162,169 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Sep 2024 PASS 162,170 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Sep 2025 FAIL —
PRS Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test From rear view mirror
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted On inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Sep 2025 PASS —
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test From rear view mirror
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted On inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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