2005 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MERCEDES
- Year
- 2005
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1498 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 18 November 2018
- Last recorded mileage
- 37,217 mi
AI verdict AVOID 22/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2005 Mercedes has 15 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 37,217 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' and 'Untaxed', making it unroadworthy and unlicensed.
A critical mileage anomaly exists: 37,217 miles in Oct 2008, but only 16,952 miles in Oct 2009, indicating possible odometer tampering.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Oct 2008 (37,217 mi) and Oct 2009 (16,952 mi) — possible odometer tamperin
- Mileage decreased from 37,217 miles (Oct 2008) to 16,952 miles (Oct 2009) — strong odometer fraud indicator.
- Not valid MOT since 2018-11-18, and currently 'Untaxed' — vehicle is unlicensed and unroadworthy.
- Recurring major failures in tyres (4 times) and suspension (2 times) across 15 MOT tests.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) — indicates a safe and well-engineered vehicle.
- Consistent annual mileage of 8,690 miles/year (pre-2010) aligns with typical UK usage.
- No recent MOT failures or advisories since Oct 2017, suggesting a period of relative stability.
- The vehicle's 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating (2017) suggests a well-designed and safe vehicle.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | PASS | 37,217 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2009 | PASS | 16,952 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2009 | FAIL | 16,952 mi |
PRS Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
|
| Nov 2010 | PASS | 56,537 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2011 | FAIL | 67,628 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
|
| Dec 2011 | PASS | 67,628 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2012 | FAIL | 75,793 mi |
FAIL Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) FAIL Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Nov 2012 | PASS | 75,793 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Nov 2013 | FAIL | 84,133 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Nov 2013 | PASS | 84,133 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Dec 2014 | FAIL | 92,559 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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| Dec 2014 | PASS | 92,559 mi |
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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| Nov 2015 | PASS | 101,344 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2016 | PASS | 106,413 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2017 | PASS | 111,281 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) ADVISORY nsf tyre worn on outside edge ADVISORY drivers rear door damaged ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a) ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BG55 PHV, 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.