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
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 2987 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 14 December 2026 (182 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 40,436 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 2009 Mercedes-Benz has 19 MOT tests on record with a 74% pass rate and 40,436 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the underlying issues make this vehicle a high-risk purchase.
A critical mileage decrease was detected between Nov 2016 (86,183 mi) and Nov 2017 (83,843 mi), indicating possible odometer tampering.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Nov 2016 (86,183 mi) and Nov 2017 (83,843 mi) — possible odometer tamperin
- Mileage decreased between Nov 2016 (86,183 mi) and Nov 2017 (83,843 mi) — possible odometer tampering.
- Recurring major exhaust system failures (flagged in 6 tests) indicate significant structural corrosion.
- Persistent major subframe corrosion advisories (flagged in 5 tests) pose a major safety and structural risk.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-12-14, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No recent MOT failures or advisories, suggesting current owner has addressed immediate issues.
- Consistent annual mileage (7,193 miles/year) aligns with typical UK usage.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) confirms high safety standards for its era.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 14/19 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | PASS | 40,436 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)
|
| Nov 2012 | FAIL | 40,436 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) 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)
|
| Nov 2013 | PASS | 53,858 mi |
USER ENTERED osf tyre sidewall damaged(cords not exposed)
|
| Nov 2014 | PASS | 65,341 mi |
USER ENTERED Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay USER ENTERED oil residue on undertray
|
| Nov 2014 | FAIL | 65,341 mi |
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) USER ENTERED Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay USER ENTERED oil residue on undertray
|
| Oct 2015 | PASS | 75,710 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2016 | PASS | 86,183 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2017 | PASS | 83,843 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2018 | FAIL | 91,862 mi |
MAJOR Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front wipers noisy ADVISORY Rear wiper split
|
| Nov 2018 | PASS | 91,931 mi |
ADVISORY Front wipers noisy ADVISORY Rear wiper split
|
| Nov 2019 | PASS | 99,222 mi |
ADVISORY some surface rust on exhaust system ADVISORY some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate ADVISORY Nearside Rear 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)) ADVISORY rear sub frame steering and suspension components are all starting to corrode surface rust ADVISORY under floor panel fitted unable to check some components
|
| Nov 2020 | FAIL | 102,332 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) PRS Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY some surface rust on exhaust system ADVISORY some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate ADVISORY under floor panel fitted unable to check some components. ADVISORY floor panels, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components,are all starting to corrode, surface rust.
|
| Nov 2020 | PASS | 102,332 mi |
ADVISORY some surface rust on exhaust system ADVISORY some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate ADVISORY under floor panel fitted unable to check some components. ADVISORY floor panels, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components,are all starting to corrode, surface rust.
|
| Dec 2021 | FAIL | 105,079 mi |
ADVISORY surface rust on exhaust system ADVISORY some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate ADVISORY surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components ADVISORY under floor panel fitted unable to check some components ADVISORY both rear tyres are starting to wear ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c)) PRS Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
|
| Dec 2021 | PASS | 105,079 mi |
ADVISORY surface rust on exhaust system ADVISORY some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate ADVISORY surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components ADVISORY under floor panel fitted unable to check some components ADVISORY both rear tyres are starting to wear ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
|
| Dec 2022 | PASS | 109,282 mi |
ADVISORY surface rust on exhaust system ADVISORY some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate ADVISORY surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components and hand brake cables ADVISORY under floor panel fitted unable to check some components
|
| Dec 2023 | PASS | 112,748 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
|
| Nov 2024 | PASS | 117,953 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
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| Nov 2025 | PASS | 121,619 mi | None recorded |
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