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
- BLACK
- Engine
- 2143 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 29 April 2026
- Last recorded mileage
- 41,787 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 72/100
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 6 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 41,787 miles. The significant mileage spike in the last year also warrants careful investigation.
The vehicle shows normal usage from 2018 to 2024 (average 8,000 miles/year), but a significant spike to 21,101 miles in the last year (2024-2025) is a notable anomaly.
Things to check
- 2025-04-09 MOT FAILED — no defect details provided for this critical failure.
- Significant mileage spike: 21,101 miles in 2024-2025, far exceeding 8,000/year average.
- Turbo oil feed line seal leak and oil filter housing leak are known Mercedes issues.
- Wheel bearing and transmission vacuum modulator issues are recurring community-reported faults.
Working in its favour
- Consistent annual mileage before 2024, indicating regular use and maintenance.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) confirms high safety standards.
- No recurring major failures or advisories on the same system across multiple tests.
- MOT valid until 2026-04-29, providing peace of mind for the next two years.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 5/6 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | FAIL | 41,787 mi |
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
|
| Apr 2021 | PASS | 41,787 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2022 | PASS | 48,297 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2023 | PASS | 55,009 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2024 | PASS | 63,942 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2025 | PASS | 85,043 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK18 UGJ, 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.