BJ55 FWD

2005 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES
Year
2005
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
2987 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 6 April 2026
Last recorded mileage
53,977 mi

AI verdict AVOID 30/100

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

This 2005 Mercedes has 20 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 53,977 miles. The vehicle has been off-road for significant periods, including a 4-year gap in MOT history, and shows a clear pattern of neglect.

The mileage trajectory shows a significant drop in usage from 2015 to 2019, with only 1,321 miles added between Dec 2019 and Dec 2020, followed by a return to higher annual mileage.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS brake failures in Dec 2020 and Sep 2022, indicating severe neglect.
  • Recurring suspension arm advisories across 5 separate tests (e.g., Oct 2022, Nov 2023) signal chronic wear.
  • Long MOT gap from Sep 2015 to Dec 2019 (4 years) with unverified mileage.
  • Major engine/oil failures in Dec 2020 and Sep 2022, pointing to underlying mechanical issues.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety foundation.
  • Consistent, albeit low, annual mileage post-2020 suggests regular use.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories since the April 2025 pass.
  • Immediate retests after failures show the owner's proactive approach to rectifying issues.

Mileage history

Sep 2008: 53,977 mi PASSSep 2009: 69,329 mi PASSOct 2010: 76,514 mi PASSNov 2011: 79,950 mi PASSNov 2012: 84,289 mi PASSNov 2013: 90,240 mi PASSNov 2013: 90,240 mi FAILSep 2014: 97,715 mi PASSSep 2015: 105,251 mi PASSDec 2019: 109,490 mi FAILDec 2019: 109,490 mi PASSDec 2020: 110,811 mi FAILDec 2020: 110,818 mi PASSSep 2022: 113,208 mi FAILOct 2022: 113,212 mi PASSNov 2023: 115,607 mi FAILDec 2023: 115,636 mi PASSMar 2025: 119,127 mi FAILApr 2025: 119,143 mi FAILApr 2025: 119,145 mi PASS119k87k54kSep 2008Apr 2025

MOT test history — 13/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2008 PASS 53,977 mi
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre
USER ENTERED o/s/f tyre on legal limit
USER ENTERED both rear tyres nearing tread bar indicaters
USER ENTERED front brake pads wearing low
Sep 2009 PASS 69,329 mi None recorded
Oct 2010 PASS 76,514 mi None recorded
Nov 2011 PASS 79,950 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2012 PASS 84,289 mi None recorded
Nov 2013 PASS 90,240 mi None recorded
Nov 2013 FAIL 90,240 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Sep 2014 PASS 97,715 mi None recorded
Sep 2015 PASS 105,251 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Dec 2019 FAIL 109,490 mi
MAJOR Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJOR Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Dec 2019 PASS 109,490 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Dec 2020 FAIL 110,811 mi
MAJOR Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Dec 2020 PASS 110,818 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Sep 2022 FAIL 113,208 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
MAJOR Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oct 2022 PASS 113,212 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nov 2023 FAIL 115,607 mi
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Dec 2023 PASS 115,636 mi None recorded
Mar 2025 FAIL 119,127 mi
ADVISORY EML light on
MAJOR Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Apr 2025 FAIL 119,143 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY under tray fitted
Apr 2025 PASS 119,145 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY under tray fitted

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