BL05 OYK

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
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
2148 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 26 January 2023
Last recorded mileage
24,662 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 67/100

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 16 MOT tests on record with a 88% pass rate and 24,662 miles. While it has a valid Euro NCAP safety rating, the vehicle's age and maintenance patterns warrant significant caution.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,132 miles per year, with a significant 5-year gap in MOT records (2020) and a notable drop in usage between 2019 and 2021.

Things to check

  • Recurring brake advisories across 4 tests (Dec 2018, Dec 2019, Jan 2021, Jan 2022) indicate chronic wear.
  • Dangerous tyre defect (exposed ply) on 18 Jun 2008, escalating from advisory to failure.
  • Major failure for Engine/Oil on 18 Jun 2008, though no subsequent advisories.
  • A 5-year MOT gap (2020) suggests periods of non-use or unrecorded history.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for a 2005 Mercedes is excellent.
  • No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects since the Jan 2022 pass.
  • Consistent, low annual mileage suggests light use and potential longevity.
  • Engine capacity of 2148cc is a strong point for a 2005 Mercedes diesel.

Mileage history

Jun 2008: 24,662 mi PASSDec 2009: 29,497 mi PASSDec 2010: 31,530 mi PASSDec 2011: 33,920 mi PASSDec 2012: 37,180 mi PASSDec 2013: 40,991 mi PASSDec 2014: 45,991 mi PASSDec 2015: 52,662 mi PASSDec 2016: 58,080 mi FAILDec 2016: 58,080 mi PASSDec 2017: 63,916 mi PASSDec 2018: 69,708 mi PASSDec 2019: 72,059 mi PASSJan 2021: 78,012 mi FAILJan 2021: 78,023 mi PASSJan 2022: 87,661 mi PASS88k56k25kJun 2008Jan 2022

MOT test history — 14/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2008 PASS 24,662 mi None recorded
Dec 2009 PASS 29,497 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Dec 2010 PASS 31,530 mi None recorded
Dec 2011 PASS 33,920 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2012 PASS 37,180 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Dec 2013 PASS 40,991 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Dec 2014 PASS 45,991 mi
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Dec 2015 PASS 52,662 mi
ADVISORY Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Dec 2016 FAIL 58,080 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40 17 (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Dec 2016 PASS 58,080 mi
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Dec 2017 PASS 63,916 mi
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Dec 2018 PASS 69,708 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Dec 2019 PASS 72,059 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2021 FAIL 78,012 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Jan 2021 PASS 78,023 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Jan 2022 PASS 87,661 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY engine and under tray and outer sill covers fitted

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