BK58 YJR

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

Sep 2011: 20,563 mi PASSSep 2012: 26,325 mi PASSSep 2013: 32,300 mi PASSSep 2014: 40,085 mi PASSSep 2015: 48,904 mi FAILSep 2015: 49,072 mi FAILSep 2015: 49,072 mi PASSSep 2016: 55,069 mi PASSSep 2017: 63,306 mi PASSSep 2018: 71,717 mi PASSSep 2019: 76,411 mi FAILSep 2019: 76,413 mi PASSSep 2020: 80,626 mi FAILSep 2020: 80,626 mi PASSSep 2021: 85,499 mi PASSSep 2022: 90,285 mi PASSSep 2023: 93,550 mi PASSSep 2024: 96,940 mi FAILSep 2024: 96,942 mi PASSAug 2025: 98,662 mi PASS99k60k21kSep 2011Aug 2025

MOT test history — 15/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & 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))
Sep 2024 PASS 96,942 mi None recorded
Aug 2025 PASS 98,662 mi None recorded

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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.