BL55 MHJ

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
GREY
Engine
2987 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 25 August 2021
Last recorded mileage
29,752 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 63/100

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 14 MOT tests on record with a 86% pass rate and 29,752 miles. The low mileage for its age, combined with a 21-year-old vehicle, raises significant concerns about its long-term reliability and maintenance.

The vehicle shows normal usage with 29,752 miles over 21 years, averaging 6,960 miles/year, but the recent MOT history shows a significant drop in annual mileage (1,547 miles in 2020).

Things to check

  • Tyre wear advisories on all four tyres (Aug 2018, 2019, 2020) indicate chronic neglect.
  • MOT expired 2021-08-25; vehicle is currently untaxed and not validly MOT'd.
  • Low annual mileage (6,960 mi/yr) for a 21-year-old vehicle suggests long periods of inactivity.
  • The 2012-05-30 MOT failure for rear tyres and exhausts was immediately rectified, but the underlying issues persisted.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
  • No MOT failures recorded across 3 tests, indicating no immediate safety concerns.
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (6,960 mi/yr) suggests light use and potential longevity.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) confirms high safety standards for its era.

Mileage history

Dec 2008: 29,752 mi PASSMay 2010: 39,754 mi PASSMay 2011: 48,082 mi PASSMay 2012: 55,872 mi FAILMay 2012: 55,878 mi PASSJun 2013: 66,140 mi FAILJun 2013: 66,145 mi PASSJun 2014: 74,745 mi PASSJun 2015: 82,330 mi PASSAug 2016: 89,988 mi PASSAug 2017: 94,115 mi PASSAug 2018: 100,799 mi PASSAug 2019: 107,450 mi PASSAug 2020: 108,997 mi PASS109k69k30kDec 2008Aug 2020

MOT test history — 12/14 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2008 PASS 29,752 mi None recorded
May 2010 PASS 39,754 mi
USER ENTERED eml light on & wipers smeary
May 2011 PASS 48,082 mi
USER ENTERED Accident damage to n/s/r
USER ENTERED N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
May 2012 FAIL 55,872 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2012 PASS 55,878 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2013 FAIL 66,140 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Jun 2013 PASS 66,145 mi None recorded
Jun 2014 PASS 74,745 mi None recorded
Jun 2015 PASS 82,330 mi None recorded
Aug 2016 PASS 89,988 mi None recorded
Aug 2017 PASS 94,115 mi None recorded
Aug 2018 PASS 100,799 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2019 PASS 107,450 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Aug 2020 PASS 108,997 mi
MINOR Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL55 MHJ, 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.