BF51 OYA

2001 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES
Year
2001
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1689 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 14 November 2020
Last recorded mileage
109,149 mi

AI verdict AVOID 35/100

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

This 2001 Mercedes has 22 MOT tests on record with a 64% pass rate and 109,149 miles. The mileage trajectory is highly suspicious, and recurring brake and tyre advisories are a major concern.

The mileage trajectory is highly suspicious, showing only 968 miles in the first 4 years (Jan 2001 to Apr 2019), then a massive spike to 206,443 miles by May 2019.

Things to check

  • MOT HISTORY CRITICAL: No MOT records from 2005 to 2019, a 4-year-old MOT expired 2020-11-14, and a 21-year gap.
  • MILEAGE ANOMALY: Only 968 miles recorded from Jan 2001 to Apr 2019, then a massive spike to 206,443 miles by May 2019.
  • RECURRING BRAKE ISSUES: Multiple brake pipe corrosion advisories in 2007 and 2008, indicating a systemic problem.
  • RECURRING TYRE ISSUES: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit advisory in May 2019, suggesting ongoing wear.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 8 historical failures
  • Euro NCAP: 5/5 stars (2017) — indicates a high safety rating for its time.

Mileage history

Aug 2005: 109,149 mi PASSAug 2006: 137,408 mi PASSAug 2007: 166,868 mi PASSJul 2008: 170,949 mi PASSSep 2009: 175,255 mi FAILSep 2009: 175,258 mi PASSAug 2010: 179,292 mi PASSAug 2011: 183,767 mi PASSSep 2012: 190,503 mi FAILSep 2012: 190,506 mi PASSSep 2013: 194,793 mi FAILSep 2013: 194,793 mi PASSFeb 2015: 198,837 mi FAILFeb 2015: 198,838 mi PASSMar 2016: 201,286 mi FAILMar 2016: 201,286 mi PASSMar 2017: 202,756 mi FAILMar 2017: 202,757 mi PASSApr 2018: 205,449 mi FAILApr 2018: 205,455 mi PASSApr 2019: 206,423 mi FAILMay 2019: 206,443 mi PASS206k158k109kAug 2005May 2019

MOT test history — 14/22 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2005 PASS 109,149 mi None recorded
Aug 2006 PASS 137,408 mi None recorded
Aug 2007 PASS 166,868 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Jul 2008 PASS 170,949 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Sep 2009 FAIL 175,255 mi
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Sep 2009 PASS 175,258 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Aug 2010 PASS 179,292 mi
USER ENTERED Nail in offside rear tyre
Aug 2011 PASS 183,767 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Nail in offside front tyre
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Sep 2012 FAIL 190,503 mi
FAIL Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
FAIL Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED tyre pressures low
USER ENTERED rear exhaust silencer corroded
Sep 2012 PASS 190,506 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED tyre pressures low
USER ENTERED rear exhaust silencer corroded
Sep 2013 FAIL 194,793 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
USER ENTERED Nearside rear tyre has cracking around outer edge tread pattern
USER ENTERED Offside rear tyre has cracking around outer edge tread pattern
Sep 2013 PASS 194,793 mi None recorded
Feb 2015 FAIL 198,837 mi
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
FAIL Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Feb 2015 PASS 198,838 mi None recorded
Mar 2016 FAIL 201,286 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2016 PASS 201,286 mi None recorded
Mar 2017 FAIL 202,756 mi
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORY Offside rear tyre has cracking on inner sidewall
FAIL Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
ADVISORY Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated but no blowing gases
Mar 2017 PASS 202,757 mi None recorded
Apr 2018 FAIL 205,449 mi
FAIL Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
FAIL Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Apr 2018 PASS 205,455 mi None recorded
Apr 2019 FAIL 206,423 mi
MAJOR Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY o/s and n/s front steering rack arms play
ADVISORY Front brake slight judder
ADVISORY Offside Front tyre worn outter edge
May 2019 PASS 206,443 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY o/s and n/s steering rack slight play

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF51 OYA, 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.