BK59 CTY

2009 MERCEDES-BENZ — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES-BENZ
Year
2009
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
GREY
Engine
2143 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
28 June 2026 (13 days away)
Last recorded mileage
42,239 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 61/100

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

This 2009 Mercedes-Benz has 20 MOT tests on record with a 70% pass rate and 42,239 miles. However, a significant history of recurring major failures and advisories, particularly concerning the wheel bearing and suspension, indicates potential ongoing maintenance costs.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,386 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, showing normal usage over 17 years.

Things to check

  • Wheel bearing advisory carried over from Sep 2018 and Sep 2019, indicating an unresolved issue.
  • Rear Sub-frame corrosion failure in Sep 2019, a serious structural concern for a 2009 Mercedes.
  • Recurring suspension advisories (e.g., anti-roll bar link, suspension arm) across multiple tests.
  • Recurring tyre and brake advisories (e.g., worn close to limit, pitted discs) across multiple tests.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until June 2026, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no anomalies, suggesting genuine usage and no fraud.
  • No recent major failures or advisories from the last two MOT tests (Jun 2023, Jun 2024, Jun 2025).
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its model.

Mileage history

Sep 2012: 42,239 mi PASSAug 2013: 44,173 mi PASSAug 2014: 46,599 mi FAILAug 2014: 46,599 mi PASSSep 2015: 48,490 mi PASSSep 2016: 54,505 mi PASSSep 2017: 66,707 mi PASSSep 2018: 77,900 mi FAILSep 2018: 77,900 mi PASSSep 2019: 91,497 mi FAILSep 2019: 91,497 mi PASSAug 2020: 102,426 mi FAILAug 2020: 102,427 mi PASSJun 2021: 106,134 mi PASSMay 2022: 113,592 mi FAILMay 2022: 113,595 mi PASSJun 2023: 121,986 mi FAILJun 2023: 122,088 mi PASSJun 2024: 129,892 mi PASSJun 2025: 138,277 mi PASS138k90k42kSep 2012Jun 2025

MOT test history — 14/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2012 PASS 42,239 mi None recorded
Aug 2013 PASS 44,173 mi None recorded
Aug 2014 FAIL 46,599 mi
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
USER ENTERED N/SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CUT IN OUTER S/WALL BUT NOT YET REACHING PLY CORDS.. O/SIDE REAR TYRE HAS SIMULAR WALL DAMAGE..
Aug 2014 PASS 46,599 mi
USER ENTERED N/SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CUT IN OUTER S/WALL BUT NOT YET REACHING PLY CORDS.. O/SIDE REAR TYRE HAS SIMULAR WALL DAMAGE..
Sep 2015 PASS 48,490 mi
ADVISORY CUTS IN N/S/REAR TYRE OUTER WALL BUT AS YET NO CORDS EXPOSED
Sep 2016 PASS 54,505 mi
ADVISORY CUT IN N/S/FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL BUT NO PLY CORDS EXPOSED
Sep 2017 PASS 66,707 mi None recorded
Sep 2018 FAIL 77,900 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit 255/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Sep 2018 PASS 77,900 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit 255/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Sep 2019 FAIL 91,497 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 255/35/18 Continental (5.2.3 (e))
Sep 2019 PASS 91,497 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 255/35/18 Continental (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2020 FAIL 102,426 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Aug 2020 PASS 102,427 mi None recorded
Jun 2021 PASS 106,134 mi None recorded
May 2022 FAIL 113,592 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
May 2022 PASS 113,595 mi None recorded
Jun 2023 FAIL 121,986 mi
MAJOR Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced multiple holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Jun 2023 PASS 122,088 mi
ADVISORY vehicle has a oil leak but not excessive
Jun 2024 PASS 129,892 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Jun 2025 PASS 138,277 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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