BJ57 YJF

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
SILVER
Engine
2148 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
2 November 2026 (141 days away)
Last recorded mileage
59,458 mi

AI verdict AVOID 22/100

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 89% pass rate and 59,458 miles. The vehicle's high mileage and recurring suspension advisories make it a high-risk purchase.

The MOT history shows a 106,407-mile decrease between Oct 2012 (139,798 mi) and Oct 2013 (94,297 mi), and a 124,676-mile jump before Oct 2022, indicating severe odometer tampering.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Oct 2012 (139,798 mi) and Oct 2013 (94,297 mi) — possible odometer tamperi
  • Mileage decreased by 106,407 miles between Oct 2012 (139,798 mi) and Oct 2013 (94,297 mi).
  • Mileage increased by 124,676 miles before Oct 2022, a clear sign of odometer tampering.
  • Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (Oct 2022).

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until November 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No failures recorded on the most recent MOT test (Oct 2025).
  • Consistent high annual mileage, suggesting regular use and maintenance.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for this model.

Mileage history

Oct 2010: 59,458 mi PASSOct 2011: 121,970 mi PASSOct 2012: 139,798 mi PASSOct 2013: 94,297 mi FAILOct 2013: 94,297 mi PASSOct 2014: 98,953 mi PASSOct 2015: 105,841 mi PASSOct 2016: 110,996 mi PASSOct 2017: 117,904 mi PASSOct 2018: 130,285 mi PASSOct 2019: 139,197 mi PASSOct 2020: 147,260 mi PASSOct 2021: 157,702 mi PASSOct 2022: 282,378 mi FAILNov 2022: 175,971 mi PASSOct 2023: 194,502 mi PASSOct 2024: 326,094 mi PASSOct 2025: 341,708 mi PASS342k201k59kOct 2010Oct 2025

MOT test history — 16/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2010 PASS 59,458 mi None recorded
Oct 2011 PASS 121,970 mi None recorded
Oct 2012 PASS 139,798 mi None recorded
Oct 2013 FAIL 94,297 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oct 2013 PASS 94,297 mi
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oct 2014 PASS 98,953 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oct 2015 PASS 105,841 mi None recorded
Oct 2016 PASS 110,996 mi None recorded
Oct 2017 PASS 117,904 mi
ADVISORY front and rear disc lipped
ADVISORY Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
ADVISORY Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oct 2018 PASS 130,285 mi None recorded
Oct 2019 PASS 139,197 mi None recorded
Oct 2020 PASS 147,260 mi None recorded
Oct 2021 PASS 157,702 mi
ADVISORY Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside front (5.3.2 (d))
ADVISORY Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oct 2022 FAIL 282,378 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nov 2022 PASS 175,971 mi None recorded
Oct 2023 PASS 194,502 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oct 2024 PASS 326,094 mi None recorded
Oct 2025 PASS 341,708 mi
ADVISORY Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
MINOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ57 YJF, 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.