2018 MERCEDES-BENZ — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Year
- 2018
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1950 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 22 February 2027 (253 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 22,595 mi
AI verdict AVOID 61/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2018 Mercedes-Benz has 11 MOT tests on record with a 91% pass rate and 22,595 miles. While the MOT record itself is generally clean, the extreme mileage jump makes this vehicle an extremely high-risk purchase.
The mileage trajectory is highly suspicious, with a massive 268,838-mile jump between Aug 2024 (156,427 mi) and Mar 2025 (301,526 mi), indicating potential odometer fraud.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Feb 2026): Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Critical mileage anomaly: 268,838 miles in one year (Aug 2024–Mar 2025) — high fraud risk.
- Unusually high annual mileage: 47,899 miles/year average, far exceeding UK norms.
- Dangerous tyre defect: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below 1.6mm (Feb 2026) — immediate safety concern.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2027-02-22, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No recurring major failures on critical systems like engine or transmission.
- Consistent annual mileage increases (pre-2025) suggest regular use, not neglect.
- Euro NCAP rating of 5/5 stars (2017) confirms high safety standards.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/11 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 22,595 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front 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))
|
| Sep 2021 | PASS | 26,465 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2022 | PASS | 68,086 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 88,955 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 112,075 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2024 | PASS | 135,527 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2024 | PASS | 156,427 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end
|
| Mar 2025 | PASS | 301,526 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Aug 2025 | PASS | 342,437 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Feb 2026 | FAIL | 390,410 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Feb 2026 | PASS | 390,410 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ18 HYR, 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.