BF55 KVK

2005 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES
Year
2005
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
2148 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
26 November 2026 (165 days away)
Last recorded mileage
35,762 mi

AI verdict AVOID 37/100

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

This 2005 Mercedes has 28 MOT tests on record with a 64% pass rate and 35,762 miles. The mileage trajectory shows a significant drop in annual usage, raising fraud concerns.

The mileage trajectory is highly suspicious, showing a 5,880-mile increase between Nov 2020 (158,868 mi) and Nov 2020 (158,692 mi), followed by a significant drop in annual usage.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Nov 2024): Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DANGEROUS tyre defects recorded in Nov 2022 and Nov 2025 MOTs.
  • Recurring major failures in brakes, suspension, and subframe across multiple years.
  • Mileage dropped significantly from 10,459 miles/year (Oct 2019) to 5,880 miles/year (Nov 2020).

Working in its favour

  • No evidence of odometer fraud detected in the provided MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until November 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 9,078 miles/year, aligning with UK usage.
  • No recurring failures of the same system in the last 3 years, suggesting recent repairs.

Mileage history

Dec 2008: 35,762 mi PASSDec 2009: 49,280 mi PASSDec 2010: 63,045 mi PASSDec 2011: 76,503 mi PASSDec 2012: 87,259 mi PASSNov 2013: 95,004 mi FAILNov 2013: 95,004 mi PASSNov 2014: 104,916 mi PASSNov 2015: 114,167 mi PASSNov 2016: 122,596 mi FAILNov 2016: 122,596 mi PASSNov 2017: 133,163 mi FAILNov 2017: 133,226 mi PASSNov 2018: 142,448 mi FAILNov 2018: 142,529 mi PASSOct 2019: 152,988 mi PASSNov 2020: 158,868 mi FAILNov 2020: 158,692 mi PASSNov 2021: 165,407 mi FAILNov 2021: 165,407 mi PASSNov 2022: 170,746 mi FAILNov 2022: 171,187 mi PASSOct 2023: 179,050 mi FAILNov 2023: 179,190 mi PASSNov 2024: 185,807 mi FAILNov 2024: 185,809 mi PASSNov 2025: 189,355 mi FAILNov 2025: 189,357 mi PASS189k113k36kDec 2008Nov 2025

MOT test history — 18/28 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2008 PASS 35,762 mi None recorded
Dec 2009 PASS 49,280 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2010 PASS 63,045 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED rear tyre treads getting low.
Dec 2011 PASS 76,503 mi
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2012 PASS 87,259 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)
Nov 2013 FAIL 95,004 mi
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nov 2013 PASS 95,004 mi None recorded
Nov 2014 PASS 104,916 mi None recorded
Nov 2015 PASS 114,167 mi
ADVISORY Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nov 2016 FAIL 122,596 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY offside rear brake pipe corroded
Nov 2016 PASS 122,596 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nov 2017 FAIL 133,163 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nov 2017 PASS 133,226 mi None recorded
Nov 2018 FAIL 142,448 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nov 2018 PASS 142,529 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oct 2019 PASS 152,988 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2020 FAIL 158,868 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb issue (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid electrical issue,water bottle full (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nov 2020 PASS 158,692 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nov 2021 FAIL 165,407 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nov 2021 PASS 165,407 mi
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nov 2022 FAIL 170,746 mi
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside rear brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nov 2022 PASS 171,187 mi
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside rear brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oct 2023 FAIL 179,050 mi
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nov 2023 PASS 179,190 mi
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nov 2024 FAIL 185,807 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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 Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nov 2024 PASS 185,809 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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 Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nov 2025 FAIL 189,355 mi
MAJOR Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nov 2025 PASS 189,357 mi
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 hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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