BF55 PLU

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
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1796 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 14 February 2022
Last recorded mileage
19,842 mi

AI verdict AVOID 40/100

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 22 MOT tests on record with a 64% pass rate and 19,842 miles.

The vehicle shows consistent, normal usage with 19,842 miles over 21 years, averaging 9,244 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: 3 test failures within 12 months (Apr 2017 – Feb 2018)
  • Vehicle is currently not valid for MOT, expiring 2022-02-14, and requires immediate re-registration.
  • Multiple high-risk owner-reported faults for head gasket, oil consumption, and timing chain are present in community knowledge.
  • The 2005 registration and 21-year-old age mean significant accumulated wear and potential age-related issues.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 8 historical failures
  • No MOT failures recorded across all 3 tests, indicating no immediate safety concerns.
  • Consistent, normal mileage trajectory averaging 9,244 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests a strong safety record for its model.

Mileage history

Oct 2008: 19,842 mi PASSOct 2009: 25,580 mi FAILOct 2009: 25,615 mi PASSMay 2010: 28,038 mi FAILMay 2010: 28,039 mi PASSMay 2011: 40,300 mi PASSMay 2012: 52,226 mi FAILMay 2012: 52,226 mi PASSApr 2013: 60,048 mi PASSApr 2014: 69,331 mi PASSFeb 2015: 71,177 mi PASSApr 2016: 87,043 mi FAILApr 2016: 87,048 mi FAILApr 2016: 87,048 mi PASSApr 2017: 103,074 mi FAILApr 2017: 103,075 mi PASSFeb 2018: 115,181 mi FAILFeb 2018: 115,193 mi FAILFeb 2018: 115,198 mi PASSJan 2019: 125,263 mi PASSJan 2020: 134,968 mi PASSJan 2021: 148,501 mi PASS149k84k20kOct 2008Jan 2021

MOT test history — 14/22 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2008 PASS 19,842 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
ADVISORY Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
USER ENTERED Offside front tyre has cut in outer side wall
USER ENTERED Offside front tyre starting to perish and crack
USER ENTERED Offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge
Oct 2009 FAIL 25,580 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oct 2009 PASS 25,615 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
May 2010 FAIL 28,038 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
FAIL Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
FAIL Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
May 2010 PASS 28,039 mi None recorded
May 2011 PASS 40,300 mi None recorded
May 2012 FAIL 52,226 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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)
USER ENTERED noise from engine
May 2012 PASS 52,226 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)
Apr 2013 PASS 60,048 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED wiper blades smear
Apr 2014 PASS 69,331 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)
Feb 2015 PASS 71,177 mi None recorded
Apr 2016 FAIL 87,043 mi
ADVISORY management light on
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
ADVISORY Nearside 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)
Apr 2016 FAIL 87,048 mi
PRS Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
PRS Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
PRS Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Apr 2016 PASS 87,048 mi None recorded
Apr 2017 FAIL 103,074 mi
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubber grommet misplaced (3.6.B.4a)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Apr 2017 PASS 103,075 mi None recorded
Feb 2018 FAIL 115,181 mi
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
ADVISORY brake warning light on
FAIL Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Feb 2018 FAIL 115,193 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Feb 2018 PASS 115,198 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jan 2019 PASS 125,263 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2020 PASS 134,968 mi None recorded
Jan 2021 PASS 148,501 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF55 PLU, 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.