BL08 KOW

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
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 14 February 2022
Last recorded mileage
26,389 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 66/100

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 13 MOT tests on record with a 77% pass rate and 26,389 miles. The vehicle's age and high usage suggest substantial wear and potential future repair costs.

The vehicle shows high usage, averaging 12,620 miles per year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000, with a notable drop in annual mileage from 2019 onwards.

Things to check

  • Recurring brake disc advisories (Jul 2018, Feb 2021) indicate ongoing wear and potential future replacement.
  • Recurring tyre advisories (Jul 2018, Jul 2013) suggest a history of worn tyres, impacting safety and comfort.
  • Recurring suspension arm advisories (Jul 2018, Feb 2021) point to a pattern of wear, likely affecting ride quality and safety.
  • Single MOT failure in Jul 2019, though immediately rectified, suggests a period of non-compliance or neglect.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
  • No major structural failures or dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating genuine usage.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) demonstrates a strong safety record for this model.

Mileage history

Jun 2011: 26,389 mi PASSJul 2012: 41,988 mi PASSJul 2013: 52,809 mi PASSJul 2014: 69,898 mi PASSJul 2015: 88,698 mi FAILJul 2015: 88,698 mi PASSJul 2016: 105,832 mi FAILJul 2016: 105,832 mi PASSJun 2017: 118,837 mi PASSJul 2018: 135,234 mi PASSJul 2019: 154,089 mi FAILJul 2019: 154,089 mi PASSFeb 2021: 165,760 mi PASS166k96k26kJun 2011Feb 2021

MOT test history — 10/13 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2011 PASS 26,389 mi None recorded
Jul 2012 PASS 41,988 mi None recorded
Jul 2013 PASS 52,809 mi
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)
Jul 2014 PASS 69,898 mi None recorded
Jul 2015 FAIL 88,698 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Jul 2015 PASS 88,698 mi None recorded
Jul 2016 FAIL 105,832 mi
ADVISORY corrosion on rear discs
PRS Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault srs light (5.4.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear o/s/r tyre 2mm/wearing on inner edge
PRS Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Jul 2016 PASS 105,832 mi
ADVISORY corrosion on rear discs
ADVISORY Offside Rear o/s/r tyre 2mm/wearing on inner edge
Jun 2017 PASS 118,837 mi None recorded
Jul 2018 PASS 135,234 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jul 2019 FAIL 154,089 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PRS Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Jul 2019 PASS 154,089 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Feb 2021 PASS 165,760 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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