BG04 VTV
2004 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MERCEDES
- Year
- 2004
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 2685 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 22 March 2022
- Last recorded mileage
- 19,983 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 60/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2004 Mercedes has 20 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 19,983 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the pattern of issues and low mileage for its age present significant risks.
The vehicle shows extremely low annual usage, averaging only 4,863 miles per year, with a suspicious 102-mile increase between Feb 2020 and Feb 2020 retests.
Things to check
- Recurring major suspension/steering failures (Feb 2020, Mar 2021) indicate chronic neglect.
- Major emissions failure in Feb 2020 suggests underlying engine issues.
- Tyre advisories in Feb 2020 and Mar 2021, despite being resolved, show a pattern of wear.
- The 102-mile increase between Feb 2020 retests is highly suspicious and warrants investigation.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until March 2022 provides immediate roadworthiness.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering.
- Consistent annual mileage despite being low.
- No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 15/20 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2007 | PASS | 19,983 mi | None recorded |
| May 2008 | PASS | 24,790 mi |
USER ENTERED both front tyres wearing edges
|
| May 2008 | FAIL | 24,790 mi |
PRS Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) PRS Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) USER ENTERED both front tyres wearing edges
|
| May 2009 | PASS | 30,192 mi | None recorded |
| May 2010 | PASS | 34,131 mi | None recorded |
| May 2011 | PASS | 38,736 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) USER ENTERED nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage
|
| May 2012 | PASS | 44,605 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2013 | PASS | 48,428 mi |
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
|
| Mar 2014 | PASS | 53,874 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) 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 Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Apr 2015 | FAIL | 61,922 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
|
| Apr 2015 | PASS | 61,933 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2016 | PASS | 67,186 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2017 | FAIL | 70,363 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear, lower arm) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre sidewall slightly worn 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) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn to 3mm of tread
|
| Mar 2017 | PASS | 70,363 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear, lower arm) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre sidewall slightly worn
|
| Feb 2018 | PASS | 73,206 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2019 | FAIL | 76,684 mi |
PRS Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
|
| Feb 2019 | PASS | 76,684 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2020 | FAIL | 80,488 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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 Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (0.90 plate limit) (8.2.2.2 (a))
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| Feb 2020 | PASS | 80,590 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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 Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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| Mar 2021 | PASS | 83,827 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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