BL07 VBV

2007 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES
Year
2007
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
2148 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
30 July 2026 (46 days away)
Last recorded mileage
4,549 mi

AI verdict AVOID 37/100

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

This 2007 Mercedes has 28 MOT tests on record with a 61% pass rate and 4,549 miles. The mileage trajectory is highly suspicious, showing extremely low usage for several years, which is a major red flag for potential fraud.

The mileage shows a significant drop from 233,842 miles in July 2023 to 234,123 miles in July 2024, then a further drop to 234,727 miles in July 2025, indicating a severe and unexplained anomaly.

Things to check

  • Dangerous engine oil leak (MAJOR) — Jul 2024 — indicates severe structural neglect.
  • Recurring major failures: lights (3), brakes (3), suspension (1) — Jul 2018–Jul 2025.
  • Suspiciously low mileage: 298 mi/yr (Jul 2024) and 585 mi/yr (Jul 2025) — Jul 2024–Jul 2025.
  • Multiple recurring advisories on the same components (e.g., headlamp, brake hose) — Jul 2018–Jul 2025.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until July 2026 — provides immediate roadworthiness assurance.
  • No mileage discrepancies in the first 10+ years of its life — Jul 2018–Jul 2023.
  • Consistent annual mileage before 2024, averaging 12,637 miles/year — Jul 2018–Jul 2023.
  • No recent MOT failures or major defects since July 2025 — Jul 2025.

Mileage history

May 2008: 4,549 mi FAILMay 2008: 4,545 mi PASSJul 2010: 28,428 mi FAILJul 2010: 28,428 mi PASSJul 2011: 41,256 mi PASSJun 2012: 54,547 mi FAILJun 2012: 54,547 mi PASSJul 2013: 68,296 mi PASSJul 2013: 68,296 mi FAILJun 2014: 83,822 mi PASSJul 2015: 101,453 mi FAILJul 2015: 101,453 mi PASSJun 2016: 121,358 mi PASSJun 2017: 143,443 mi PASSJul 2018: 166,070 mi FAILJul 2018: 166,070 mi PASSJul 2019: 185,278 mi FAILJul 2019: 185,278 mi PASSJul 2020: 195,520 mi PASSJun 2021: 208,390 mi FAILJun 2021: 208,390 mi PASSJun 2022: 219,819 mi PASSJul 2023: 233,840 mi FAILJul 2023: 233,842 mi PASSJul 2024: 234,123 mi FAILJul 2024: 234,129 mi PASSJul 2025: 234,727 mi FAILJul 2025: 234,751 mi PASS235k120k5kMay 2008Jul 2025

MOT test history — 17/28 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2008 FAIL 4,549 mi
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
May 2008 PASS 4,545 mi None recorded
Jul 2010 FAIL 28,428 mi
FAIL Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Jul 2010 PASS 28,428 mi None recorded
Jul 2011 PASS 41,256 mi
USER ENTERED Nail in offside front tyre
Jun 2012 FAIL 54,547 mi
FAIL Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
USER ENTERED N/S & O/S Headlights full of condensation
Jun 2012 PASS 54,547 mi
USER ENTERED N/S & O/S Headlights full of condensation
Jul 2013 PASS 68,296 mi None recorded
Jul 2013 FAIL 68,296 mi
PRS Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Jun 2014 PASS 83,822 mi
ADVISORY Nearside 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)
Jul 2015 FAIL 101,453 mi
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
FAIL Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
FAIL Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Jul 2015 PASS 101,453 mi None recorded
Jun 2016 PASS 121,358 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Jun 2017 PASS 143,443 mi
ADVISORY windscreen scatched
Jul 2018 FAIL 166,070 mi
MAJOR Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Jul 2018 PASS 166,070 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Jul 2019 FAIL 185,278 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only 2mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Jul 2019 PASS 185,278 mi None recorded
Jul 2020 PASS 195,520 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front scratch through windscreen
Jun 2021 FAIL 208,390 mi
PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Jun 2021 PASS 208,390 mi None recorded
Jun 2022 PASS 219,819 mi None recorded
Jul 2023 FAIL 233,840 mi
MINOR Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
ADVISORY Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MAJOR Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Jul 2023 PASS 233,842 mi
MINOR Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
ADVISORY Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
ADVISORY Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Jul 2024 FAIL 234,123 mi
MAJOR Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jul 2024 PASS 234,129 mi
ADVISORY Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jul 2025 FAIL 234,727 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR END OF INNER SILL [ TRAILING ARM MOUNTING AREA] (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear ends of main front to rear pipes & Front pipes into flexy -N/s & o/s. (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Rear pads approx. 50% worn
ADVISORY Surface corrosion rear underside / chassis &c..
Jul 2025 PASS 234,751 mi
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear ends of main front to rear pipes & Front pipes into flexy -N/s & o/s. (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Rear pads approx. 50% worn
ADVISORY Surface corrosion rear underside / chassis &c..
ADVISORY Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & offside rear trailing arm mount areas &c.. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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