2003 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MERCEDES
- Year
- 2003
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 2084 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 27 January 2018
- Last recorded mileage
- 15,885 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 73/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2003 Mercedes has 14 MOT tests on record with a 79% pass rate and 15,885 miles. While it has a recent clean pass, the low mileage and recurring tyre advisories warrant careful consideration.
The vehicle shows extremely low annual usage, averaging only 4,604 miles per year, with a significant 7-year gap in MOT records from 2014 to 2021.
Things to check
- MOT expired 2018-01-27; vehicle is currently on SORN with no active MOT.
- Major failure for Offside Rear Tyre fouling (4.1.D.2) on 2008-09-06, indicating neglect.
- Major failure for Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) on 2008-09-06.
- Recurring tyre advisories (2006-09-27) escalated to a major failure (2008-09-06).
Working in its favour
- Recent clean MOT pass on 2017-01-11, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No recurring major failures on critical systems like brakes or suspension since 2008.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (4,604 mi/yr) suggests light use and potential longevity.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates high safety standards for its era.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2006 | PASS | 15,885 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Sep 2007 | FAIL | 22,764 mi |
PRS Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
|
| Sep 2007 | PASS | 22,764 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2008 | FAIL | 26,993 mi |
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
|
| Sep 2008 | PASS | 26,993 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2009 | PASS | 32,032 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2010 | FAIL | — |
FAIL Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) USER ENTERED ofside rear tyre has got cut on the side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords USER ENTERED front brake discs worn & scored
|
| Sep 2010 | PASS | — |
USER ENTERED ofside rear tyre has got cut on the side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords USER ENTERED front brake discs worn & scored
|
| Oct 2011 | PASS | 42,813 mi |
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) USER ENTERED steering column slightly noisy but does not have any play
|
| Nov 2012 | PASS | 47,934 mi |
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) ADVISORY Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5) USER ENTERED Nail in offside rear tyre USER ENTERED steering column universal joint noisy.
|
| Nov 2013 | PASS | 53,630 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2015 | PASS | 55,974 mi |
ADVISORY Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b) ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) USER ENTERED both front shock absorbers have been leaking and dried up USER ENTERED Nail in nearside front tyre USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
|
| Jan 2016 | PASS | 60,753 mi |
ADVISORY engine under covers fitted obscuring some components
|
| Jan 2017 | PASS | 64,837 mi |
ADVISORY engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components
|
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF53 SSX, 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.