BF56 XCV

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
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
2987 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
28 August 2026 (75 days away)
Last recorded mileage
30,999 mi

AI verdict AVOID 38/100

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 22 MOT tests on record with a 77% pass rate and 30,999 miles. The vehicle's low mileage and consistent MOT validity mask significant underlying mechanical issues.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage averaging 4,861 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, but this is a 20-year-old car.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS tyre defect recorded on 2025-08-28 MOT test.
  • Recurring suspension arm ball joint failures (2022, 2023, 2025).
  • Recurring exhaust system failures (2023, 2025).
  • Recurring engine MIL inoperative or malfunction (2024, 2025).

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-08-28, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Consistent, low annual mileage suggests light use and less wear.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies.
  • No recurring failures in critical safety systems like brakes or steering.

Mileage history

Sep 2009: 30,999 mi PASSSep 2010: 35,862 mi PASSSep 2011: 40,615 mi PASSSep 2012: 43,686 mi PASSOct 2013: 47,410 mi PASSOct 2014: 50,900 mi PASSOct 2015: 54,743 mi FAILOct 2015: 54,755 mi PASSOct 2016: 57,390 mi PASSOct 2017: 60,797 mi PASSOct 2018: 63,957 mi PASSAug 2019: 68,857 mi PASSAug 2020: 73,502 mi PASSAug 2021: 78,965 mi PASSAug 2022: 83,001 mi FAILAug 2022: 83,002 mi PASSAug 2023: 87,911 mi FAILAug 2023: 87,911 mi PASSAug 2024: 91,322 mi FAILAug 2024: 91,322 mi PASSAug 2025: 95,396 mi FAILAug 2025: 95,401 mi PASS95k63k31kSep 2009Aug 2025

MOT test history — 17/22 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2009 PASS 30,999 mi None recorded
Sep 2010 PASS 35,862 mi None recorded
Sep 2011 PASS 40,615 mi None recorded
Sep 2012 PASS 43,686 mi None recorded
Oct 2013 PASS 47,410 mi None recorded
Oct 2014 PASS 50,900 mi None recorded
Oct 2015 FAIL 54,743 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)
Oct 2015 PASS 54,755 mi None recorded
Oct 2016 PASS 57,390 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oct 2017 PASS 60,797 mi None recorded
Oct 2018 PASS 63,957 mi None recorded
Aug 2019 PASS 68,857 mi None recorded
Aug 2020 PASS 73,502 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2021 PASS 78,965 mi None recorded
Aug 2022 FAIL 83,001 mi
MAJOR Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Aug 2022 PASS 83,002 mi None recorded
Aug 2023 FAIL 87,911 mi
PRS Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Aug 2023 PASS 87,911 mi None recorded
Aug 2024 FAIL 91,322 mi
PRS Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Aug 2024 PASS 91,322 mi None recorded
Aug 2025 FAIL 95,396 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MINOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Aug 2025 PASS 95,401 mi
MINOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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