BF59 XRD

2009 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES
Year
2009
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
2987 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 6 September 2024
Last recorded mileage
44,827 mi

AI verdict AVOID 39/100

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

This 2009 Mercedes has 16 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 44,827 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with a SORN tax status, making it unroadworthy and uninsurable.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 7,950 miles per year, with no anomalies or fraud detected from 44,827 miles in Sep 2012 to 116,729 miles in Sep 2023.

Things to check

  • Not valid MOT since 2024-09-06 — vehicle is unroadworthy.
  • Recurring major failures: brakes (4), suspension (1), fuel/engine (2) — systemic neglect.
  • Recurring advisories: tyres (6), brake hose (4), shock absorber (3), engine oil (3) — chronic issues.
  • Dangerous defect: excessive oil leak from engine (Aug 2023) — safety-critical.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 7,950 miles/year — no fraud detected.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) — high safety standard for its era.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the MOT history.

Mileage history

Sep 2012: 44,827 mi PASSSep 2013: 50,291 mi PASSSep 2014: 55,224 mi PASSAug 2015: 60,829 mi PASSSep 2016: 66,050 mi PASSSep 2017: 70,374 mi PASSAug 2018: 78,472 mi FAILAug 2018: 78,472 mi PASSAug 2019: 86,503 mi PASSSep 2020: 93,500 mi PASSSep 2021: 101,032 mi FAILSep 2021: 101,032 mi PASSAug 2022: 108,260 mi FAILAug 2022: 108,306 mi PASSAug 2023: 116,582 mi FAILSep 2023: 116,729 mi PASS117k81k45kSep 2012Sep 2023

MOT test history — 12/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2012 PASS 44,827 mi
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Sep 2013 PASS 50,291 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Sep 2014 PASS 55,224 mi None recorded
Aug 2015 PASS 60,829 mi
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Sep 2016 PASS 66,050 mi None recorded
Sep 2017 PASS 70,374 mi None recorded
Aug 2018 FAIL 78,472 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Aug 2018 PASS 78,472 mi None recorded
Aug 2019 PASS 86,503 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Sep 2020 PASS 93,500 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))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sep 2021 FAIL 101,032 mi
MAJOR Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Sep 2021 PASS 101,032 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Aug 2022 FAIL 108,260 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Aug 2022 PASS 108,306 mi None recorded
Aug 2023 FAIL 116,582 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sep 2023 PASS 116,729 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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