BJ57 LVU

2007 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES
Year
2007
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
2148 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 15 April 2025
Last recorded mileage
26,788 mi

AI verdict AVOID 38/100

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

This 2007 Mercedes has 18 MOT tests on record with a 78% pass rate and 26,788 miles. The mileage trajectory is consistent, but the vehicle's age and recurring issues present significant risks.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 10,009 miles/year, with no anomalies or suspicious drops detected across 10 MOT tests.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Tyres (Apr 2024) — immediate safety concern.
  • Recurring dangerous defects: Anti-roll bar link (Feb 2020, Jan 2023) — escalating safety risk.
  • Recurring dangerous defects: Tyres (Mar 2021, Apr 2024) — consistent pattern of wear.
  • Major failures: Suspension (4 times), Lights (3 times), Brakes (2 times) — widespread system neglect.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
  • Consistent mileage trajectory: 10,009 miles/year — no fraud indicators.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating: 5/5 stars (2017) — high safety standard for its era.
  • Regular MOT testing: 10 tests conducted over 15 years — no gaps in inspections.

Mileage history

Aug 2010: 26,788 mi PASSAug 2011: 33,583 mi PASSDec 2012: 44,366 mi PASSDec 2013: 49,374 mi PASSDec 2014: 56,375 mi PASSDec 2015: 64,844 mi PASSJan 2017: 71,108 mi PASSJan 2018: 82,382 mi PASSFeb 2019: 101,169 mi PASSFeb 2020: 118,625 mi PASSMar 2021: 130,604 mi FAILMar 2021: 130,656 mi PASSJan 2022: 147,673 mi FAILJan 2022: 147,722 mi PASSJan 2023: 154,385 mi FAILJan 2023: 154,970 mi PASSApr 2024: 173,179 mi FAILApr 2024: 173,182 mi PASS173k100k27kAug 2010Apr 2024

MOT test history — 14/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2010 PASS 26,788 mi
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre
Aug 2011 PASS 33,583 mi
USER ENTERED Nail in offside rear tyre
Dec 2012 PASS 44,366 mi None recorded
Dec 2013 PASS 49,374 mi None recorded
Dec 2014 PASS 56,375 mi None recorded
Dec 2015 PASS 64,844 mi
ADVISORY Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2017 PASS 71,108 mi None recorded
Jan 2018 PASS 82,382 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front 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 Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY nearside front tyre sidewall damaged
Feb 2019 PASS 101,169 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Feb 2020 PASS 118,625 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Mar 2021 FAIL 130,604 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tread (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2021 PASS 130,656 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tread (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2022 FAIL 147,673 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jan 2022 PASS 147,722 mi None recorded
Jan 2023 FAIL 154,385 mi
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
ADVISORY covers fitted obscuring some testable items
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
Jan 2023 PASS 154,970 mi
ADVISORY covers fitted obscuring some testable items
Apr 2024 FAIL 173,179 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Apr 2024 PASS 173,182 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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