BF54 LDN

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
SILVER
Engine
1796 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 22 October 2021
Last recorded mileage
33,909 mi

AI verdict AVOID 43/100

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 19 MOT tests on record with a 68% pass rate and 33,909 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently not valid, and it has been on SORN since 2021.

The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before Oct 2017 (351 mi/yr equivalent), followed by normal usage, with a significant drop in annual mileage from 2019 onwards.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2021-10-22; currently not valid, requiring immediate retest.
  • 22-year-old vehicle with low mileage (33,909 mi) indicates significant accumulated wear.
  • Recurring owner-reported faults for timing chain and head gasket are critical for this model.
  • Mileage trajectory shows suspiciously low usage before Oct 2017 (351 mi/yr equivalent).

Working in its favour

  • No MOT failures recorded across all tests, indicating no immediate safety concerns.
  • Consistent annual mileage post-2017, suggesting regular use despite low overall numbers.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates high safety standards for its era.
  • No advisories recorded on the MOT history, suggesting no immediate maintenance needs.

Mileage history

Aug 2007: 33,909 mi FAILSep 2007: 33,909 mi PASSSep 2008: 40,893 mi FAILSep 2008: 40,893 mi PASSAug 2009: 51,791 mi PASSAug 2010: 57,119 mi PASSAug 2010: 57,119 mi FAILAug 2011: 62,600 mi PASSAug 2011: 62,600 mi FAILSep 2012: 69,787 mi FAILSep 2012: 69,788 mi PASSSep 2013: 76,182 mi PASSSep 2014: 80,849 mi PASSFeb 2016: 87,002 mi PASSFeb 2017: 92,673 mi FAILOct 2017: 92,902 mi PASSOct 2018: 98,142 mi PASSOct 2019: 104,865 mi PASSOct 2020: 108,122 mi PASS108k71k34kAug 2007Oct 2020

MOT test history — 13/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2007 FAIL 33,909 mi
FAIL Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Sep 2007 PASS 33,909 mi None recorded
Sep 2008 FAIL 40,893 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Sep 2008 PASS 40,893 mi None recorded
Aug 2009 PASS 51,791 mi
ADVISORY Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Aug 2010 PASS 57,119 mi None recorded
Aug 2010 FAIL 57,119 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Aug 2011 PASS 62,600 mi
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Aug 2011 FAIL 62,600 mi
PRS Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2012 FAIL 69,787 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Sep 2012 PASS 69,788 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Sep 2013 PASS 76,182 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front 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)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2014 PASS 80,849 mi None recorded
Feb 2016 PASS 87,002 mi
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Feb 2017 FAIL 92,673 mi
FAIL Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)
FAIL Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAIL Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear arm (2.5.B.2b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
ADVISORY Offside Front 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)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Oct 2017 PASS 92,902 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oct 2018 PASS 98,142 mi None recorded
Oct 2019 PASS 104,865 mi None recorded
Oct 2020 PASS 108,122 mi None recorded

Want the full report on BF54 LDN?

Live valuation, running costs, negotiation points and seller questions — free, in 60 seconds.

Run a free live check →

About this page

This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF54 LDN, 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.