BL18 KOU

2018 MERCEDES-BENZ — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES-BENZ
Year
2018
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1461 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
1 April 2027 (291 days away)
Last recorded mileage
24,261 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 62/100

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

This 2018 Mercedes-Benz has 8 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 24,261 miles. The recent MOT pass in April 2026 is a positive, but the underlying issues need thorough investigation.

The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 8,219 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating genuine usage.

Things to check

  • Major engine failure recorded on 2024-02-08, though retested and passed.
  • Two major brake failures (parking brake) on 2023-02-03 and 2024-02-04.
  • Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (2023-02-03).
  • Engine/Oil major failure on 2024-02-04, though retested and passed.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Valid MOT until April 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 8,219 miles/year.
  • No recurring major failures on the same system after initial fixes.

Mileage history

May 2021: 24,261 mi PASSFeb 2022: 30,999 mi PASSFeb 2023: 39,865 mi FAILFeb 2023: 39,931 mi PASSFeb 2024: 49,269 mi FAILFeb 2024: 49,441 mi PASSFeb 2025: 57,290 mi PASSApr 2026: 67,852 mi PASS68k46k24kMay 2021Apr 2026

MOT test history — 6/8 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2021 PASS 24,261 mi None recorded
Feb 2022 PASS 30,999 mi None recorded
Feb 2023 FAIL 39,865 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Feb 2023 PASS 39,931 mi None recorded
Feb 2024 FAIL 49,269 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Feb 2024 PASS 49,441 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Feb 2025 PASS 57,290 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges. (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges. (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Apr 2026 PASS 67,852 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL18 KOU, 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.