2008 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MERCEDES
- Year
- 2008
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 3997 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 1 November 2024
- Last recorded mileage
- 51,918 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 64/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2008 Mercedes has 17 MOT tests on record with a 76% pass rate and 51,918 miles. The 'just passed MOT' tactic is evident, and immediate repairs are likely needed.
The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 7,547 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers.
Things to check
- May 2025: Major failure for engine oil and brake system, with multiple advisories.
- May 2025: Advisory for Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit.
- May 2025: Advisory for Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit.
- May 2025: Advisory for Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
- Consistent mileage averaging 7,547 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
- No recurring failures on the same system across multiple MOTs.
- The vehicle has a valid Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017).
Mileage history
MOT test history — 13/17 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | PASS | 51,918 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2011 | FAIL | 51,918 mi |
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
|
| Jun 2012 | PASS | 57,898 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2012 | PASS | 59,672 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2013 | PASS | 65,091 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2015 | PASS | 69,581 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front 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) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
|
| Jul 2016 | PASS | 73,540 mi |
ADVISORY Front slight corrosion on inner face of brake discs
|
| Jul 2017 | PASS | 77,121 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2018 | PASS | 80,357 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
|
| Sep 2019 | PASS | 93,709 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2020 | FAIL | 97,460 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 97,561 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2021 | FAIL | 106,221 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
|
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 106,254 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2022 | PASS | 111,900 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2023 | PASS | 118,233 mi | None recorded |
| May 2025 | FAIL | 131,366 mi |
MAJOR Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2655020 (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ08 XFW, 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.