2011 MERCEDES-BENZ — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Year
- 2011
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 2143 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 11 December 2026 (179 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 44,261 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 72/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2011 Mercedes-Benz has 13 MOT tests on record with a 85% pass rate and 44,261 miles. The timing chain and head gasket are known model weaknesses that require specific attention.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal usage averaging 7,243 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent spike in 2025.
Things to check
- Recurring brake advisories across 4 tests (Dec 2022, Nov 2023, Dec 2025) indicate ongoing wear.
- Suspension arm advisory noted in Dec 2025 suggests a potential upcoming repair.
- Tyre advisories in Dec 2025 and Dec 2022 highlight a history of wear and tear.
- The 15-year-old vehicle with low mileage (44,261 mi) will have accumulated wear.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
- Valid MOT until 2026-12-11, providing immediate peace of mind.
- Consistent, normal mileage trajectory over 15 years, no fraud indicators.
- No major recurring failures, only advisories, which is a positive sign of maintenance.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | PASS | 44,261 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay USER ENTERED Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
|
| Dec 2015 | PASS | 51,149 mi |
ADVISORY Rear no tow bar fitted ADVISORY Front covertop and bottom ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Dec 2016 | PASS | 58,148 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ADVISORY Front engine covers top and bottom
|
| Dec 2017 | PASS | 64,482 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ADVISORY Front engine cover fitted top and bottom
|
| Jan 2019 | FAIL | 70,864 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY HANDBRAKE ONLY JUST MEET REQUIREMENTS
|
| Jan 2019 | PASS | 70,876 mi |
ADVISORY HANDBRAKE ONLY JUST MEET REQUIREMENTS
|
| Jan 2020 | PASS | 73,124 mi |
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
|
| Apr 2021 | FAIL | 80,966 mi |
PRS Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Apr 2021 | PASS | 80,966 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2022 | PASS | 86,055 mi |
ADVISORY Centre exhaust clamp loose ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Nov 2023 | PASS | 90,453 mi |
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Undertrays fitted
|
| Dec 2024 | PASS | 97,606 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2025 | PASS | 108,163 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD61 UYJ, 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.