BL05 DYX

2005 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES
Year
2005
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1796 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 4 July 2019
Last recorded mileage
91,579 mi

AI verdict AVOID 48/100

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

This 2005 Mercedes has 17 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 91,579 miles. The high mileage and recurring owner-reported faults further complicate its purchase.

The vehicle shows high annual usage of 12,490 miles/year, with a significant spike to 168,648 miles by June 2018, indicating heavy prior use.

Things to check

  • MOT failed on 2018-06-17 at 168,648 miles; no subsequent valid MOT recorded.
  • Vehicle is currently UNTAXED and has no valid MOT, making it unroadworthy.
  • High mileage (12,490 mi/yr) suggests heavy prior use and accelerated wear.
  • Recurring owner-reported faults for wheel bearing, transmission, control arm, and timing chain are serious.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates strong safety features.
  • Consistent annual mileage increases, despite being high, show no suspicious drops or inconsistencies.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories recorded since the 2018 test failure.
  • The vehicle has a long, documented service history from 2005 to 2018.

Mileage history

Jun 2008: 91,579 mi PASSJun 2009: 99,253 mi PASSJun 2010: 107,230 mi PASSJun 2011: 117,260 mi PASSJun 2012: 126,407 mi FAILJun 2012: 126,407 mi PASSJun 2013: 133,987 mi PASSJun 2013: 133,987 mi FAILJun 2014: 141,624 mi PASSJun 2015: 149,244 mi FAILJun 2015: 149,346 mi PASSJul 2016: 155,384 mi FAILJul 2016: 155,384 mi PASSJun 2017: 161,312 mi FAILJun 2017: 161,420 mi PASSJun 2018: 168,648 mi FAILJul 2018: 168,740 mi PASS169k130k92kJun 2008Jul 2018

MOT test history — 11/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2008 PASS 91,579 mi
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)
Jun 2009 PASS 99,253 mi None recorded
Jun 2010 PASS 107,230 mi None recorded
Jun 2011 PASS 117,260 mi None recorded
Jun 2012 FAIL 126,407 mi
FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Jun 2012 PASS 126,407 mi None recorded
Jun 2013 PASS 133,987 mi None recorded
Jun 2013 FAIL 133,987 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Jun 2014 PASS 141,624 mi None recorded
Jun 2015 FAIL 149,244 mi
FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Jun 2015 PASS 149,346 mi None recorded
Jul 2016 FAIL 155,384 mi
FAIL Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Jul 2016 PASS 155,384 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Jun 2017 FAIL 161,312 mi
FAIL Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY engine bay covers and under body trays
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Jun 2017 PASS 161,420 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY engine bay covers and under body trays
Jun 2018 FAIL 168,648 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding parking brake (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jul 2018 PASS 168,740 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL05 DYX, 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.