BF54 EEM

2004 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES
Year
2004
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
3199 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 4 November 2025
Last recorded mileage
17,800 mi

AI verdict AVOID 51/100

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

This 2004 Mercedes has 22 MOT tests on record with a 82% pass rate and 17,800 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2025-11-04, which is a critical red flag.

The mileage trajectory shows consistent high usage, but a critical anomaly: 103,582 miles/year equivalent before Nov 2024, which is 8.4 times the UK average and highly suspicious.

Things to check

  • MOT currently 'Not valid' with expiry 2025-11-04 — immediate legal and safety concerns.
  • High mileage jump of 103,582 miles/year equivalent before Nov 2024 — highly suspicious and unexplained.
  • Recurring major failures in suspension (4) and steering (1) across multiple tests.
  • Recurring advisories for brake hose (16), emissions (5), and subframe corrosion (10+ tests).

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) — indicates strong safety features.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed) — standard due diligence.
  • Consistent high mileage over its lifespan — no hidden low-usage periods.

Mileage history

Aug 2007: 17,800 mi PASSOct 2008: 25,737 mi PASSOct 2009: 33,716 mi PASSOct 2010: 40,965 mi PASSOct 2011: 47,877 mi PASSOct 2012: 53,477 mi PASSOct 2013: 59,275 mi FAILOct 2013: 59,275 mi PASSOct 2014: 67,247 mi PASSOct 2015: 74,969 mi PASSNov 2016: 81,958 mi PASSOct 2017: 90,401 mi PASSOct 2018: 97,359 mi PASSOct 2019: 109,837 mi FAILOct 2019: 109,840 mi PASSNov 2020: 118,086 mi FAILNov 2020: 118,087 mi PASSNov 2021: 128,666 mi PASSOct 2022: 139,652 mi FAILNov 2022: 139,682 mi PASSOct 2023: 150,586 mi PASSNov 2024: 257,858 mi PASS258k138k18kAug 2007Nov 2024

MOT test history — 18/22 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2007 PASS 17,800 mi
USER ENTERED n/s front tyre worn on outer edge.
USER ENTERED o/s front tyre worn to limit on outer edge, advise replacement soon.
Oct 2008 PASS 25,737 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)
Oct 2009 PASS 33,716 mi None recorded
Oct 2010 PASS 40,965 mi None recorded
Oct 2011 PASS 47,877 mi None recorded
Oct 2012 PASS 53,477 mi None recorded
Oct 2013 FAIL 59,275 mi
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Oct 2013 PASS 59,275 mi None recorded
Oct 2014 PASS 67,247 mi
USER ENTERED Gearbox oil leak
USER ENTERED Rear exhaust bracket broken
Oct 2015 PASS 74,969 mi None recorded
Nov 2016 PASS 81,958 mi None recorded
Oct 2017 PASS 90,401 mi
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oct 2018 PASS 97,359 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oct 2019 FAIL 109,837 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Steel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Steel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Oct 2019 PASS 109,840 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Steel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nov 2020 FAIL 118,086 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nov 2020 PASS 118,087 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nov 2021 PASS 128,666 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Oct 2022 FAIL 139,652 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2022 PASS 139,682 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Oct 2023 PASS 150,586 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front alloy arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nov 2024 PASS 257,858 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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