BG59 FCM

2009 MERCEDES-BENZ — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES-BENZ
Year
2009
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1597 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 13 January 2026
Last recorded mileage
23,494 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 62/100

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

This 2009 Mercedes-Benz has 19 MOT tests on record with a 68% pass rate and 23,494 miles. While mileage is low, the pattern of neglect in critical safety systems warrants significant caution.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 4,259 miles per year, with a notable 2024-2025 MOT gap and a 2025-01-13 retest after a significant mileage discrepancy.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2023-08-31, indicating severe neglect of critical safety components.
  • Recurring tyre advisories (2014, 2015, 2018) escalated to a major failure in 2015, showing a pattern of poor maintenance.
  • Brake disc wear (2020) and pad wear (2022) were recurring advisories that eventually led to a DANGEROUS failure in 2023.
  • A 2024-2025 MOT gap, combined with a 2025-01-13 retest after a significant mileage discrepancy, raises serious questions about the vehicle's history and maintenance.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent, low annual mileage (4,259 mi/yr) suggests light use and potential for longevity.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety foundation for its age.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud; mileage trajectory is consistent despite low annual usage.
  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until 2026-01-13, confirming current roadworthiness.

Mileage history

Sep 2012: 23,494 mi PASSAug 2013: 27,440 mi PASSSep 2014: 30,467 mi PASSSep 2015: 33,200 mi FAILSep 2015: 33,200 mi PASSAug 2016: 34,372 mi FAILAug 2016: 34,372 mi PASSSep 2017: 37,620 mi PASSSep 2018: 40,465 mi PASSSep 2019: 43,538 mi PASSSep 2020: 44,721 mi FAILSep 2020: 44,721 mi PASSSep 2021: 47,914 mi PASSSep 2022: 53,867 mi FAILSep 2022: 53,867 mi PASSAug 2023: 58,199 mi FAILAug 2023: 58,201 mi PASSJan 2025: 68,108 mi FAILJan 2025: 68,353 mi PASS68k46k23kSep 2012Jan 2025

MOT test history — 13/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2012 PASS 23,494 mi None recorded
Aug 2013 PASS 27,440 mi
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Sep 2014 PASS 30,467 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED nearside rear tyre inner wall deteriorating
Sep 2015 FAIL 33,200 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)
Sep 2015 PASS 33,200 mi None recorded
Aug 2016 FAIL 34,372 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Aug 2016 PASS 34,372 mi None recorded
Sep 2017 PASS 37,620 mi None recorded
Sep 2018 PASS 40,465 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking up on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Sep 2019 PASS 43,538 mi None recorded
Sep 2020 FAIL 44,721 mi
MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sep 2020 PASS 44,721 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sep 2021 PASS 47,914 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sep 2022 FAIL 53,867 mi
PRS Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear 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))
Sep 2022 PASS 53,867 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear 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))
Aug 2023 FAIL 58,199 mi
DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Aug 2023 PASS 58,201 mi None recorded
Jan 2025 FAIL 68,108 mi None recorded
Jan 2025 PASS 68,353 mi None recorded

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