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
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1796 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 28 August 2026 (75 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 20,563 mi
AI verdict AVOID 40/100
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 20 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 20,563 miles. The vehicle's extremely low mileage for its age, combined with a pattern of neglect, makes it a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage averaging 5,583 miles per year, with a significant drop in usage from 2019 onwards, raising odometer fraud concerns.
Things to check
- Recurring major brake failures (Sep 2019, Sep 2020, Sep 2024) and advisories (14 items) indicate chronic neglect.
- Recurring major suspension failures (Sep 201
Working in its favour
- The vehicle has a valid MOT until August 2026, indicating it is currently road legal.
- No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check) is present in the provided data.
- The 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating for 2017 is a positive for its inherent safety features.
- The vehicle has a consistent MOT history, with all failures being addressed and retested successfully.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 15/20 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | PASS | 20,563 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2012 | PASS | 26,325 mi |
USER ENTERED front brake pads worn
|
| Sep 2013 | PASS | 32,300 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) 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)
|
| Sep 2014 | PASS | 40,085 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2015 | FAIL | 48,904 mi |
FAIL Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b) FAIL Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) ADVISORY Exhaust bracket from gearbox bell housing to exhaust system is broken ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At Y piece section and section is split (7.1.2) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) FAIL Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
|
| Sep 2015 | FAIL | 49,072 mi |
FAIL Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split (7.1.2) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre 3mm
|
| Sep 2015 | PASS | 49,072 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split (7.1.2) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre 3mm
|
| Sep 2016 | PASS | 55,069 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2017 | PASS | 63,306 mi |
ADVISORY Front wipers smearing windscreen ADVISORY Both front torque strut bushes slightly perished ADVISORY Both front cross strut bushes slightly perished ADVISORY Slight cut in tread offside rear tyre ADVISORY Slight wear on edges both front tyres
|
| Sep 2018 | PASS | 71,717 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Sep 2019 | FAIL | 76,411 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Sep 2019 | PASS | 76,413 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Sep 2020 | FAIL | 80,626 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm to wheel hub (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at clip over diff (1.1.11 (c))
|
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 80,626 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at clip over diff (1.1.11 (c))
|
| Sep 2021 | PASS | 85,499 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 90,285 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
|
| Sep 2023 | PASS | 93,550 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
|
| Sep 2024 | FAIL | 96,940 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) MAJOR Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
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| Sep 2024 | PASS | 96,942 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2025 | PASS | 98,662 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK58 YJR, 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.