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
- PETROL
- Colour
- GREY
- Engine
- 1498 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 3 February 2027 (234 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 18,574 mi
AI verdict AVOID 39/100
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 21 MOT tests on record with a 76% pass rate and 18,574 miles. The extremely low mileage for its age, combined with recurring major defects, makes this vehicle a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows extremely low annual usage, averaging only 4,507 miles per year, with a significant 3-year gap (2019) and a 2-year gap (2021) in MOT records.
Things to check
- Extremely low annual mileage (4,507 mi/yr) for an 18-year-old vehicle.
- Five major MOT failures across 13 tests, including brakes, lights, and windscreen.
- Eighteen advisories recorded, with 10 recurring tyre advisories and 15 brake advisories.
- Three major failures for windscreen and two for suspension, indicating structural neglect.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until February 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No recorded DANGEROUS defects, though many MAJOR and MINOR failures exist.
- Consistent mileage trajectory, despite very low annual usage.
- Euro NCAP rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for safety, a positive for its generation.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 16/21 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2010 | PASS | 18,574 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2011 | PASS | 24,652 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2012 | PASS | 30,520 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2013 | PASS | 34,342 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2014 | PASS | 38,223 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2015 | PASS | 42,415 mi |
ADVISORY front tyres worn to 2.00mm
|
| Dec 2016 | PASS | 45,105 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2017 | PASS | 47,496 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
|
| Dec 2018 | FAIL | 49,200 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) MAJOR Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
|
| Dec 2018 | PASS | 49,202 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
|
| Jan 2020 | PASS | 51,514 mi |
MINOR Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre And perished
|
| Dec 2020 | FAIL | 57,464 mi |
MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (3.5 (a)) ADVISORY Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear wiper blade poor
|
| Dec 2020 | PASS | 57,464 mi |
ADVISORY Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
|
| Jan 2022 | PASS | 60,805 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
|
| Jan 2023 | FAIL | 66,359 mi |
MAJOR Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear main (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Jan 2023 | PASS | 66,359 mi |
ADVISORY Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear main (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Jan 2024 | FAIL | 70,021 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) MAJOR Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) MINOR Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
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| Feb 2024 | PASS | 70,021 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) MINOR Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
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| Jan 2025 | FAIL | 77,158 mi |
MAJOR Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) MAJOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
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| Feb 2025 | PASS | 77,247 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2026 | PASS | 81,562 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF08 PYO, 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.