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
- GREY
- Engine
- 1950 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 22 August 2026 (69 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 28,388 mi
AI verdict AVOID 52/100
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 10 MOT tests on record with a 90% pass rate and 28,388 miles. These anomalies, combined with a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, present a significant risk.
The MOT history shows a 62,063-mile discrepancy on 10 Jul 2024 and a 70,290-mile jump before that, indicating severe mileage anomalies.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Jul 2024): Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DANGEROUS defect: Brakes failed on 10 Jul 2024 at 163,913 mi.
- DANGEROUS defect: Tyres failed on 10 Jul 2024 at 163,913 mi.
- MILEAGE FRAUD: Unusually large mileage difference (62,063 mi) on 10 Jul 2024.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 22 Aug 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No recurring failures on critical systems like brakes or suspension.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for this model
Mileage history
MOT test history — 9/10 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 28,388 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2021 | PASS | 31,324 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2022 | PASS | 37,640 mi |
ADVISORY Emission too clean
|
| Jun 2022 | PASS | 42,579 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY emission too clean
|
| May 2023 | PASS | 67,817 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2023 | PASS | 71,258 mi | None recorded |
| May 2024 | PASS | 93,623 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2024 | FAIL | 163,913 mi |
DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 101,850 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2025 | PASS | 108,618 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ18 HYX, 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.