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
- DIESEL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 2148 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 6 July 2018
- Last recorded mileage
- 27,787 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 63/100
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 9 MOT tests on record with a 78% pass rate and 27,787 miles. The vehicle is currently untaxed and without a valid MOT.
The vehicle shows consistent low annual usage averaging 9,090 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent pass in May 2011 at 27,787 miles.
Things to check
- Timing chain and head gasket issues are a major concern for an 18-year-old Mercedes, despite no MOT evidence.
- The vehicle is currently untaxed and has no valid MOT, requiring immediate re-registration and inspection.
- Two major suspension failures (2015, 2017) and one emissions failure (2015) indicate past neglect.
- Brake pads were noted as 'wearing thin' in May 2013, though no subsequent failures were recorded.
Working in its favour
- Consistent, low annual mileage of 9,090 miles/year, well below UK average, suggests light use.
- No recurring MOT failures on the same system, indicating issues were addressed at the time.
- Recent MOT pass in May 2011 at 27,787 miles, showing a clean record at that time.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its model.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/9 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | PASS | 27,787 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside 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)
|
| Jun 2012 | PASS | 39,294 mi | None recorded |
| May 2013 | PASS | 50,035 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Jun 2014 | PASS | 59,914 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2015 | FAIL | 69,047 mi |
FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
|
| Jul 2015 | PASS | 69,186 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
|
| Jul 2016 | PASS | 77,835 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
|
| Jun 2017 | FAIL | 85,948 mi |
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) FAIL Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) FAIL Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
|
| Jun 2017 | PASS | 85,949 mi |
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
|
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD08 VUP, 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.