BF07 GAU

2007 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES
Year
2007
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
2149 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 24 February 2017
Last recorded mileage
26,645 mi

AI verdict AVOID 58/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2007 Mercedes has 12 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 26,645 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2017-02-24, which is a major red flag.

The vehicle shows high annual usage averaging 12,257 miles per year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000, with a notable spike in 2012-2013 and a subsequent drop in 2014-2015.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2017-02-24; current status is 'Not valid' — this is a major legal and safety concern.
  • Recurring major failures: Tyres (Feb 2016 FAIL), Headlamp (Feb 2013 FAIL), Rear Parking Brake (Mar 2010 FAIL).
  • Recurring advisories: Brakes (11 advisories across 3 tests), Suspension (5 advisories across 2 tests), Lights (4 advisories across 3 tests).
  • High annual mileage (12,257 mi/yr) for a 19-year-old vehicle, indicating heavy use and accelerated wear.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its age.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or spikes, suggesting genuine usage.
  • No single system has failed repeatedly; each failure was isolated to a specific component.
  • The vehicle has a long service history with consistent annual MOT testing.

Mileage history

Mar 2010: 26,645 mi FAILMar 2010: 26,645 mi PASSMar 2011: 33,056 mi PASSJul 2011: 33,589 mi PASSJul 2012: 48,020 mi FAILJul 2012: 48,020 mi PASSFeb 2013: 54,646 mi FAILFeb 2013: 54,646 mi PASSJan 2014: 70,749 mi PASSJan 2015: 88,000 mi PASSFeb 2016: 112,231 mi FAILFeb 2016: 112,235 mi PASS112k69k27kMar 2010Feb 2016

MOT test history — 8/12 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2010 FAIL 26,645 mi
PRS Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PRS Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Mar 2010 PASS 26,645 mi None recorded
Mar 2011 PASS 33,056 mi
USER ENTERED NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD OUTER EDGE. UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK TOP MOUNTS,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.
Jul 2011 PASS 33,589 mi None recorded
Jul 2012 FAIL 48,020 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front 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 Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Jul 2012 PASS 48,020 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front 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 Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Feb 2013 FAIL 54,646 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
Feb 2013 PASS 54,646 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
Jan 2014 PASS 70,749 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Jan 2015 PASS 88,000 mi None recorded
Feb 2016 FAIL 112,231 mi
ADVISORY 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 Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Feb 2016 PASS 112,235 mi
ADVISORY 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 Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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