BF54 FON

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
DIESEL
Colour
GOLD
Engine
3222 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 21 October 2023
Last recorded mileage
40,126 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 67/100

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 20 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 40,126 miles. The vehicle's age and potential for accumulated wear are significant factors.

The vehicle shows consistent, normal usage averaging 9,226 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent clean pass in Oct 2022.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension failures (2010) and advisories (2022) indicate ongoing wear and potential future costs.
  • Brake hose advisory (Oct 2022) is a recent concern that needs immediate attention.
  • Vehicle is 22 years old, meaning significant accumulated wear and potential age-related issues.
  • MOT expired (2023-10-21), requiring immediate re-test and potential repairs.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
  • Consistent, normal mileage trajectory with no anomalies or fraud indicators.
  • No persistent major failures or recurring dangerous defects in the MOT history.
  • Euro NCAP rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its era.

Mileage history

Aug 2007: 40,126 mi PASSAug 2008: 54,861 mi PASSAug 2009: 66,574 mi PASSAug 2010: 71,609 mi FAILSep 2010: 71,609 mi PASSSep 2011: 75,618 mi PASSAug 2012: 79,555 mi PASSOct 2013: 83,824 mi PASSSep 2014: 89,578 mi PASSSep 2015: 95,207 mi PASSSep 2016: 103,104 mi FAILSep 2016: 103,108 mi PASSSep 2017: 111,732 mi PASSSep 2018: 119,939 mi FAILSep 2018: 119,941 mi PASSSep 2019: 131,896 mi FAILSep 2019: 131,896 mi PASSOct 2020: 148,704 mi PASSOct 2021: 162,172 mi PASSOct 2022: 173,617 mi PASS174k107k40kAug 2007Oct 2022

MOT test history — 16/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2007 PASS 40,126 mi None recorded
Aug 2008 PASS 54,861 mi None recorded
Aug 2009 PASS 66,574 mi None recorded
Aug 2010 FAIL 71,609 mi
FAIL Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Sep 2010 PASS 71,609 mi None recorded
Sep 2011 PASS 75,618 mi None recorded
Aug 2012 PASS 79,555 mi None recorded
Oct 2013 PASS 83,824 mi None recorded
Sep 2014 PASS 89,578 mi None recorded
Sep 2015 PASS 95,207 mi None recorded
Sep 2016 FAIL 103,104 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FAIL Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn
Sep 2016 PASS 103,108 mi None recorded
Sep 2017 PASS 111,732 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY both front tyres wearing on inner edge
ADVISORY rear offside exhaust bracket broken
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Sep 2018 FAIL 119,939 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Sep 2018 PASS 119,941 mi
ADVISORY Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Sep 2019 FAIL 131,896 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Sep 2019 PASS 131,896 mi None recorded
Oct 2020 PASS 148,704 mi None recorded
Oct 2021 PASS 162,172 mi None recorded
Oct 2022 PASS 173,617 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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