BK08 LHE

2008 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES
Year
2008
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1796 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
12 November 2026 (151 days away)
Last recorded mileage
19,081 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 41/100

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

This 2008 Mercedes has 21 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 19,081 miles. While mileage is consistent, the sheer volume of advisories and failures, particularly in the last two years, signals significant upcoming repair costs.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,263 miles/year, with a notable drop from 10,800 miles/year (Oct 2020) to 2,500 miles/year (Nov 2024), but no fraud detected.

Things to check

  • Recurring major failures in lights (5 times) and suspension (2 times) indicate systemic neglect.
  • Consistent advisories for exhaust leaks (Oct 2020, Nov 2024) and brake wear (Oct 2022, Nov 2024) suggest chronic issues.
  • The 4-year gap in MOT tests (Mar 2019 to Oct 2020) is highly unusual and warrants investigation.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until November 2026 provides immediate peace of mind.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or spikes.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering.

Mileage history

Apr 2011: 19,081 mi PASSApr 2012: 36,283 mi PASSApr 2013: 52,687 mi PASSApr 2014: 74,522 mi PASSMar 2015: 95,177 mi FAILMar 2015: 95,476 mi PASSMar 2016: 104,806 mi PASSMar 2017: 119,035 mi PASSMar 2018: 131,283 mi FAILApr 2018: 131,426 mi PASSMar 2019: 140,095 mi FAILMar 2019: 140,095 mi PASSOct 2020: 150,895 mi PASSSep 2021: 153,118 mi PASSSep 2022: 157,416 mi FAILOct 2022: 157,476 mi PASSNov 2023: 161,096 mi FAILNov 2023: 161,096 mi PASSNov 2024: 163,134 mi FAILNov 2024: 163,148 mi PASSNov 2025: 165,629 mi PASS166k92k19kApr 2011Nov 2025

MOT test history — 15/21 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2011 PASS 19,081 mi None recorded
Apr 2012 PASS 36,283 mi
USER ENTERED n/s/r tyre has deep cut in side wall but not showing cords
Apr 2013 PASS 52,687 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Apr 2014 PASS 74,522 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
USER ENTERED front brake discs & pads worn
Mar 2015 FAIL 95,177 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FAIL Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Mar 2015 PASS 95,476 mi
ADVISORY Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2016 PASS 104,806 mi None recorded
Mar 2017 PASS 119,035 mi
ADVISORY Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)
Mar 2018 FAIL 131,283 mi
FAIL Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
ADVISORY 225/45/ZR17/94W. 2 x 4mm. 245/40/ZR17/95Y 2 x 3mm.
Apr 2018 PASS 131,426 mi
ADVISORY 225/45/ZR17/94W. 2 x 4mm. 245/40/ZR17/95Y 2 x 3mm.
Mar 2019 FAIL 140,095 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Mar 2019 PASS 140,095 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Oct 2020 PASS 150,895 mi
MINOR Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sep 2021 PASS 153,118 mi None recorded
Sep 2022 FAIL 157,416 mi
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MINOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Central exhaust mounting corroded
ADVISORY Nearside Rear fog lamp notworking
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oct 2022 PASS 157,476 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear fog light not working
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nov 2023 FAIL 161,096 mi
PRS Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MINOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Front both headlight patterns poor
Nov 2023 PASS 161,096 mi
MINOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Front both headlight patterns poor
Nov 2024 FAIL 163,134 mi
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nov 2024 PASS 163,148 mi
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nov 2025 PASS 165,629 mi
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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