BF05 HPY

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
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1796 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 30 May 2024
Last recorded mileage
35,971 mi

AI verdict AVOID 32/100

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 24 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 35,971 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2024-05-30, which is a critical red flag.

The mileage trajectory shows a significant anomaly: 98,404 miles by Sep 2018, then only 4,610 miles by Nov 2019, followed by extremely low annual usage (e.g., 323 miles in 2022). This pattern is highly suspicious and indicates potential odometer fraud.

Things to check

  • MOT status is 'Not valid' with expiry 2024-05-30 — a critical red flag for roadworthiness.
  • Recurring major failures in suspension (ball joint, track rod) and steering (ball joint) — indicates structural neglect.
  • Mileage anomaly: 98,404 miles by Sep 2018, then only 4,610 miles by Nov 2019 — strong evidence of odometer fraud.
  • Brake system failures and advisories across multiple tests (Nov 2019, Nov 2020, May 2023) — consistent wear pattern.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) — indicates a safe vehicle for its era.
  • No recurring failures in the same system category after initial fixes — owner addressed immediate issues.
  • Consistent annual mileage after the initial anomaly, suggesting regular use post-2019.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories from May 2023 onwards, indicating a period of stability.

Mileage history

Apr 2008: 35,971 mi FAILApr 2008: 35,971 mi PASSApr 2009: 42,342 mi PASSApr 2010: 50,038 mi PASSMar 2011: 56,709 mi FAILMar 2011: 56,709 mi PASSApr 2012: 64,880 mi FAILApr 2012: 64,880 mi PASSApr 2013: 71,559 mi FAILApr 2013: 71,559 mi PASSMay 2014: 80,092 mi FAILMay 2014: 80,092 mi PASSApr 2015: 87,073 mi FAILMay 2015: 87,392 mi FAILMay 2015: 87,392 mi PASSJul 2016: 93,470 mi PASSOct 2017: 94,539 mi PASSSep 2018: 98,404 mi PASSNov 2019: 103,014 mi FAILNov 2019: 103,020 mi PASSNov 2020: 103,730 mi FAILNov 2020: 103,732 mi PASSMay 2022: 104,055 mi PASSMay 2023: 105,006 mi PASS105k70k36kApr 2008May 2023

MOT test history — 15/24 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2008 FAIL 35,971 mi
PRS Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Apr 2008 PASS 35,971 mi None recorded
Apr 2009 PASS 42,342 mi
USER ENTERED REAR NEARSIDE SEATBELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED
Apr 2010 PASS 50,038 mi
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)
ADVISORY Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Mar 2011 FAIL 56,709 mi
FAIL Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2011 PASS 56,709 mi None recorded
Apr 2012 FAIL 64,880 mi
FAIL Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED SRS airbag warning shown on display.
USER ENTERED Rear brakes judder slightly
USER ENTERED Exhaust axle mounting broken but system is still secure.
Apr 2012 PASS 64,880 mi
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED SRS airbag warning shown on display.
USER ENTERED Rear brakes judder slightly
USER ENTERED Exhaust axle mounting broken but system is still secure.
Apr 2013 FAIL 71,559 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
USER ENTERED front number plate cracked
USER ENTERED center exhaust bracket broken/corroded
Apr 2013 PASS 71,559 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
USER ENTERED front number plate cracked
USER ENTERED center exhaust bracket broken/corroded
May 2014 FAIL 80,092 mi
FAIL Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
May 2014 PASS 80,092 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Apr 2015 FAIL 87,073 mi
FAIL Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FAIL Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FAIL Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
May 2015 FAIL 87,392 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FAIL Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
May 2015 PASS 87,392 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Jul 2016 PASS 93,470 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oct 2017 PASS 94,539 mi
ADVISORY engine warning light on
ADVISORY engine cover and under tray fitted
Sep 2018 PASS 98,404 mi None recorded
Nov 2019 FAIL 103,014 mi
MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MINOR Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nov 2019 PASS 103,020 mi
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nov 2020 FAIL 103,730 mi
MAJOR Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
MAJOR Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nov 2020 PASS 103,732 mi None recorded
May 2022 PASS 104,055 mi None recorded
May 2023 PASS 105,006 mi
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY rear axle components, both side brake pipe, inner sills slight surface corroded

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