BF54 RLX

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
SILVER
Engine
2685 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
29 September 2026 (106 days away)
Last recorded mileage
24,657 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 59/100

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 23 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 24,657 miles. The pattern of tyre and steering issues, combined with low annual usage, suggests substantial future maintenance costs.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,588 miles per year, with a notable drop from 102,292 miles in Sep 2018 to 24,657 miles in Sep 2007, indicating periods of very low usage.

Things to check

  • Recurring tyre advisories across multiple tests (Sep 2019, Sep 2020, Sep 2021) indicate chronic wear.
  • Multiple steering-related failures and advisories (Sep 2021, Sep 2023) suggest ongoing issues with the steering system.
  • Brake hose advisories in Sep 2020 and Sep 2021 point to a recurring wear item.
  • The vehicle has been driven very sparingly, averaging only 5,588 miles per year, which can lead to accelerated component wear.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-09-29, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or spikes, suggesting genuine odometer readings.
  • No recent major failures or advisories from the last two MOT tests (Sep 2024, Sep 2025).
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its age.

Mileage history

Sep 2007: 24,657 mi PASSSep 2008: 33,385 mi PASSSep 2009: 42,244 mi PASSSep 2010: 52,034 mi PASSSep 2011: 62,095 mi PASSSep 2012: 70,315 mi PASSSep 2013: 80,470 mi PASSSep 2014: 87,718 mi FAILSep 2014: 87,719 mi PASSSep 2015: 91,992 mi PASSSep 2016: 95,635 mi PASSSep 2017: 99,716 mi PASSSep 2018: 102,292 mi FAILSep 2018: 102,305 mi PASSSep 2019: 105,749 mi PASSSep 2020: 108,418 mi PASSSep 2021: 111,321 mi FAILSep 2021: 111,321 mi PASSSep 2022: 113,157 mi PASSSep 2023: 115,179 mi FAILSep 2023: 115,366 mi PASSSep 2024: 117,553 mi PASSSep 2025: 121,197 mi PASS121k73k25kSep 2007Sep 2025

MOT test history — 19/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2007 PASS 24,657 mi None recorded
Sep 2008 PASS 33,385 mi None recorded
Sep 2009 PASS 42,244 mi None recorded
Sep 2010 PASS 52,034 mi
USER ENTERED Parking brake adjustment required
Sep 2011 PASS 62,095 mi
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Sep 2012 PASS 70,315 mi
ADVISORY Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Sep 2013 PASS 80,470 mi
ADVISORY Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Sep 2014 FAIL 87,718 mi
FAIL Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Sep 2014 PASS 87,719 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Sep 2015 PASS 91,992 mi None recorded
Sep 2016 PASS 95,635 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2017 PASS 99,716 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner position lamp possible wrong bulb fitted (bright)
Sep 2018 FAIL 102,292 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Sep 2018 PASS 102,305 mi None recorded
Sep 2019 PASS 105,749 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))
Sep 2020 PASS 108,418 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing. (5.2.3 (j))
Sep 2021 FAIL 111,321 mi
MAJOR Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))
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 pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Steering wheel cover loose.
Sep 2021 PASS 111,321 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Steering wheel cover loose.
Sep 2022 PASS 113,157 mi None recorded
Sep 2023 FAIL 115,179 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Sep 2023 PASS 115,366 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Sep 2024 PASS 117,553 mi None recorded
Sep 2025 PASS 121,197 mi
ADVISORY Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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