BJ09 GCV

2009 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES
Year
2009
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1796 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
3 July 2026 (19 days away)
Last recorded mileage
18,908 mi

AI verdict AVOID 48/100

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

This 2009 Mercedes has 22 MOT tests on record with a 64% pass rate and 18,908 miles. While mileage is low, the consistent need for repairs suggests potential underlying issues.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage of 3,858 miles/year, averaging only 18,908 miles over 17 years, which is significantly below the UK average of 8,000 miles/year.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: 3 test failures within 12 months (Jun 2020 – Jun 2021)
  • Recurring tyre failures and advisories across 7 tests, escalating from ADVISORY (Jun 2020) to DANGEROUS (Jun 2021).
  • Persistent lighting issues: 8 major failures and 7 related advisories for headlamps and position lamps.
  • Brake system wear: 8 advisories for brake pads and discs across 4 tests, indicating chronic neglect.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 8 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until 2026-07-03, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud; mileage trajectory is consistent and plausible for a 2009 vehicle.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its model.

Mileage history

May 2012: 18,908 mi PASSJun 2013: 23,971 mi PASSJun 2014: 27,762 mi FAILJun 2014: 27,768 mi PASSJun 2015: 31,269 mi PASSJun 2016: 34,668 mi PASSJun 2017: 38,497 mi PASSJun 2018: 43,618 mi FAILJun 2018: 43,623 mi PASSJun 2019: 47,509 mi PASSJun 2020: 50,097 mi FAILJun 2020: 50,100 mi FAILJun 2020: 50,100 mi PASSJun 2021: 52,759 mi FAILJun 2021: 52,765 mi PASSJun 2022: 55,936 mi FAILJun 2022: 55,936 mi PASSJun 2023: 59,118 mi FAILJul 2023: 59,131 mi PASSJun 2024: 62,141 mi PASSJun 2025: 63,686 mi FAILJun 2025: 63,686 mi PASS64k41k19kMay 2012Jun 2025

MOT test history — 14/22 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2012 PASS 18,908 mi None recorded
Jun 2013 PASS 23,971 mi
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside front tyre
USER ENTERED Nail in offside front tyre
Jun 2014 FAIL 27,762 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
ADVISORY Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED brake light warning on
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Jun 2014 PASS 27,768 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTERED brake light warning on
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Jun 2015 PASS 31,269 mi None recorded
Jun 2016 PASS 34,668 mi
ADVISORY tyre pressure warning on dash
Jun 2017 PASS 38,497 mi None recorded
Jun 2018 FAIL 43,618 mi
MAJOR Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Jun 2018 PASS 43,623 mi None recorded
Jun 2019 PASS 47,509 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Jun 2020 FAIL 50,097 mi
ADVISORY tyre pressure warning message displayed
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY 1 pair of rear tail lights not working
MAJOR Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jun 2020 FAIL 50,100 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Jun 2020 PASS 50,100 mi None recorded
Jun 2021 FAIL 52,759 mi
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jun 2021 PASS 52,765 mi
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jun 2022 FAIL 55,936 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PRS Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PRS Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jun 2022 PASS 55,936 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jun 2023 FAIL 59,118 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear position lamp is operating off of the back up light
MAJOR Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Jul 2023 PASS 59,131 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Jun 2024 PASS 62,141 mi None recorded
Jun 2025 FAIL 63,686 mi
PRS Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Jun 2025 PASS 63,686 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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