BF56 GYO

2006 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES
Year
2006
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
3498 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 1 October 2023
Last recorded mileage
85,741 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 63/100

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

This 2006 Mercedes has 19 MOT tests on record with a 74% pass rate and 85,741 miles. However, the vehicle's age and a significant recurring advisory for a timing chain issue present substantial long-term risks.

The vehicle shows consistent mileage accumulation, averaging 11,720 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, including a recent low annual usage of 3,449 miles in 2021-2022.

Things to check

  • Timing chain advisory recurring since 2018 (Sep 2018, Sep 2020) — critical for 20-year-old Mercedes.
  • Wheel bearing issues reported in community knowledge — potential for future drivetrain costs.
  • Head gasket and oil consumption advisories from 1984–present

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 11,720 miles/year, well above UK average of 8,000.
  • Single minor MOT failure (Sep 2021) for front brake pads was immediately rectified.
  • No recurring failures on the same system across multiple MOT tests.

Mileage history

Sep 2009: 85,741 mi PASSSep 2009: 85,741 mi FAILAug 2010: 96,235 mi PASSSep 2011: 109,307 mi FAILSep 2011: 109,307 mi PASSAug 2012: 128,948 mi PASSOct 2013: 150,425 mi PASSSep 2014: 155,525 mi PASSSep 2014: 155,525 mi FAILSep 2015: 160,700 mi FAILSep 2015: 160,700 mi PASSSep 2016: 164,833 mi PASSSep 2017: 170,841 mi PASSSep 2018: 177,841 mi PASSSep 2019: 183,445 mi PASSSep 2020: 187,399 mi PASSSep 2021: 192,200 mi FAILSep 2021: 192,200 mi PASSSep 2022: 195,649 mi PASS196k141k86kSep 2009Sep 2022

MOT test history — 14/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2009 PASS 85,741 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2009 FAIL 85,741 mi
PRS Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Aug 2010 PASS 96,235 mi None recorded
Sep 2011 FAIL 109,307 mi
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED front brake discs worn
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Sep 2011 PASS 109,307 mi None recorded
Aug 2012 PASS 128,948 mi None recorded
Oct 2013 PASS 150,425 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED front tyres outer edges low
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Sep 2014 PASS 155,525 mi
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
USER ENTERED Nail in offside rear tyre
Sep 2014 FAIL 155,525 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
USER ENTERED Nail in offside rear tyre
Sep 2015 FAIL 160,700 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear Tyres Showing Signs Of Age Related Cracking
Sep 2015 PASS 160,700 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear Tyres Showing Signs Of Age Related Cracking
Sep 2016 PASS 164,833 mi None recorded
Sep 2017 PASS 170,841 mi None recorded
Sep 2018 PASS 177,841 mi None recorded
Sep 2019 PASS 183,445 mi None recorded
Sep 2020 PASS 187,399 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Sep 2021 FAIL 192,200 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Sep 2021 PASS 192,200 mi None recorded
Sep 2022 PASS 195,649 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF56 GYO, 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.