BD57 MVE

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
BLACK
Engine
2148 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 4 January 2015
Last recorded mileage
109,230 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 57/100

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 6 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 109,230 miles. The high mileage and past failures warrant a thorough inspection.

The vehicle shows exceptionally high annual usage of 23,873 miles/year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000, with a notable drop from 18,599 miles in 2011 to 7,371 miles in 2012.

Things to check

  • Major suspension failure (coil spring) recorded on 2013-12-05.
  • High annual mileage of 23,873 miles/year indicates significant wear and tear.
  • Mileage dropped from 18,599 miles in 2011 to 7,371 miles in 2012, suggesting a change in usage.
  • MOT expired on 2015-01-04; current MOT status is 'Not valid.'

Working in its favour

  • Recent MOT pass on 2012-12-05 with no advisories.
  • No recurring major failures or dangerous defects in recent history.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates strong safety features.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory despite high annual usage.

Mileage history

Dec 2010: 109,230 mi FAILDec 2010: 109,230 mi PASSDec 2011: 127,829 mi PASSDec 2012: 135,200 mi PASSDec 2013: 141,950 mi FAILDec 2013: 141,999 mi PASS142k126k109kDec 2010Dec 2013

MOT test history — 4/6 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2010 FAIL 109,230 mi
PRS Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Dec 2010 PASS 109,230 mi None recorded
Dec 2011 PASS 127,829 mi None recorded
Dec 2012 PASS 135,200 mi None recorded
Dec 2013 FAIL 141,950 mi
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Dec 2013 PASS 141,999 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD57 MVE, 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.