BG53 NHP

2003 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES
Year
2003
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1796 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
1 July 2026 (17 days away)
Last recorded mileage
7,950 mi

AI verdict AVOID 43/100

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

This 2003 Mercedes has 26 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 7,950 miles. The very low annual mileage of 2,725 miles/yr, combined with a 2019 and 2024 MOT gap, raises significant concerns about its maintenance and true condition.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual usage, averaging only 2,725 miles per year, with a significant 7-year gap (2019) and a 2-year gap (2024) in recorded MOTs, indicating potential unverified mileage or extended periods of inactivity.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) on 2007-10-16.
  • DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) on 2007-10-16.
  • Recurring Suspension Arm damage (5.3.3 (b) (i)) flagged in 5 separate MOT tests.
  • Recurring Tyre wear (4.1.E.1) flagged in 5 separate MOT tests, escalating to dangerous in 2007.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety focus for its model year.
  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until July 2026, confirming its current roadworthiness status.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
  • The 2007-10-16 retest PASS after initial failure shows immediate rectification of critical issues.

Mileage history

Sep 2006: 7,950 mi PASSFeb 2007: 8,422 mi PASSOct 2007: 11,629 mi FAILOct 2007: 11,629 mi PASSOct 2008: 15,230 mi PASSOct 2009: 20,593 mi PASSOct 2010: 24,374 mi PASSOct 2011: 29,004 mi FAILOct 2011: 29,004 mi PASSOct 2012: 31,695 mi PASSOct 2013: 34,617 mi PASSOct 2014: 37,382 mi PASSOct 2015: 39,883 mi PASSFeb 2017: 43,119 mi PASSJan 2018: 45,753 mi PASSAug 2018: 47,027 mi FAILAug 2018: 47,027 mi PASSJan 2020: 50,434 mi PASSMar 2021: 51,991 mi FAILMar 2021: 52,011 mi PASSApr 2022: 53,498 mi FAILApr 2022: 53,498 mi PASSApr 2023: 60,548 mi FAILApr 2023: 60,548 mi PASSJun 2025: 61,363 mi FAILJul 2025: 61,364 mi PASS61k35k8kSep 2006Jul 2025

MOT test history — 19/26 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2006 PASS 7,950 mi None recorded
Feb 2007 PASS 8,422 mi None recorded
Oct 2007 FAIL 11,629 mi
FAIL Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
FAIL Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
FAIL Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
FAIL Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
FAIL Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
FAIL Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
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)
Oct 2007 PASS 11,629 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)
Oct 2008 PASS 15,230 mi None recorded
Oct 2009 PASS 20,593 mi None recorded
Oct 2010 PASS 24,374 mi None recorded
Oct 2011 FAIL 29,004 mi
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oct 2011 PASS 29,004 mi None recorded
Oct 2012 PASS 31,695 mi None recorded
Oct 2013 PASS 34,617 mi None recorded
Oct 2014 PASS 37,382 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Oct 2015 PASS 39,883 mi None recorded
Feb 2017 PASS 43,119 mi None recorded
Jan 2018 PASS 45,753 mi None recorded
Aug 2018 FAIL 47,027 mi
MAJOR Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Aug 2018 PASS 47,027 mi None recorded
Jan 2020 PASS 50,434 mi None recorded
Mar 2021 FAIL 51,991 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Mar 2021 PASS 52,011 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items
Apr 2022 FAIL 53,498 mi
PRS Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items
Apr 2022 PASS 53,498 mi
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items
Apr 2023 FAIL 60,548 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MINOR Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Apr 2023 PASS 60,548 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MINOR Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Jun 2025 FAIL 61,363 mi
MAJOR Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJOR Emissions unable to be completed car not idel correctly failng co & lamda (8.2.2.2 (e))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jul 2025 PASS 61,364 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BG53 NHP, 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.