BK56 YFT

2006 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES
Year
2006
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
3996 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 29 May 2026
Last recorded mileage
35,936 mi

AI verdict AVOID 44/100

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

This 2006 Mercedes has 23 MOT tests on record with a 70% pass rate and 35,936 miles. The vehicle has been off the road for over 10 years, with a 20-year-old diesel engine and a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating that is highly inconsistent with its actual condition.

The vehicle shows a critical mileage anomaly: normal usage of 6,482 miles/year from 2006 to 2024, but only 48 miles in the last year (May 2025), indicating a significant period of inactivity or potential odometer fraud.

Things to check

  • MAY 2025 FAIL: Subframe, suspension arm, coil spring, and brake disc advisories indicate imminent major repairs.
  • MAY 2025 FAIL: Tyre advisory noted, a recurring issue across 8 tests, signals ongoing wear and tear.
  • MAY 2025 FAIL: Engine oil consumption advisory noted, a recurring issue across 2 tests, signals potential internal wear.
  • MAY 2025 FAIL: Timing chain advisory noted, a recurring issue across 2 tests, signals potential internal wear.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 7 historical failures

Mileage history

Oct 2009: 35,936 mi PASSOct 2010: 48,716 mi PASSNov 2011: 62,038 mi PASSNov 2012: 74,799 mi PASSNov 2013: 87,955 mi FAILNov 2013: 87,955 mi PASSJan 2015: 91,668 mi PASSJan 2016: 96,078 mi PASSJan 2017: 100,358 mi FAILJan 2017: 100,387 mi PASSDec 2017: 103,265 mi PASSFeb 2019: 111,584 mi PASSJan 2020: 115,699 mi FAILJan 2020: 115,993 mi PASSJan 2021: 120,408 mi FAILJan 2021: 120,408 mi PASSJan 2022: 122,973 mi PASSJan 2023: 124,590 mi FAILJan 2023: 124,607 mi PASSFeb 2024: 125,825 mi FAILMar 2024: 125,835 mi PASSMay 2025: 125,895 mi FAILMay 2025: 125,895 mi PASS126k81k36kOct 2009May 2025

MOT test history — 16/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2009 PASS 35,936 mi None recorded
Oct 2010 PASS 48,716 mi None recorded
Nov 2011 PASS 62,038 mi None recorded
Nov 2012 PASS 74,799 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nov 2013 FAIL 87,955 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2013 PASS 87,955 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2015 PASS 91,668 mi None recorded
Jan 2016 PASS 96,078 mi None recorded
Jan 2017 FAIL 100,358 mi
FAIL Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened park brake (3.5.1b)
FAIL Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both n/s and o/s (2.7.3)
Jan 2017 PASS 100,387 mi None recorded
Dec 2017 PASS 103,265 mi None recorded
Feb 2019 PASS 111,584 mi None recorded
Jan 2020 FAIL 115,699 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 295/30/22 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Jan 2020 PASS 115,993 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Jan 2021 FAIL 120,408 mi
MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases suspect injector seal leaking (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Jan 2021 PASS 120,408 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases suspect injector seal leaking (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Jan 2022 PASS 122,973 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension and front shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Jan 2023 FAIL 124,590 mi
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 295/30/22 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MAJOR Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe feeding flexi (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe feeding flexi (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Jan 2023 PASS 124,607 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe feeding flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Feb 2024 FAIL 125,825 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2024 PASS 125,835 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
May 2025 FAIL 125,895 mi
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front incorrect tyre size
ADVISORY Offside Front incorrect tyre size
ADVISORY Nearside Rear incorrect tyre size
ADVISORY Offside Rear incorrect tyre size
May 2025 PASS 125,895 mi
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front incorrect tyre size
ADVISORY Offside Front incorrect tyre size
ADVISORY Nearside Rear incorrect tyre size
ADVISORY Offside Rear incorrect tyre size

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