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
- BLACK
- Engine
- 2987 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 26 September 2013
- Last recorded mileage
- 70,875 mi
AI verdict AVOID 42/100
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 8 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 70,875 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2013-09-26, which is a critical and unresolved issue.
The vehicle shows exceptionally high annual usage of 27,841 miles per year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000 miles, with a notable spike of 24,281 miles between Aug 2011 and Sep 2011.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: 3 test failures within 12 months (Aug 2011 – Aug 2012)
- MOT status is 'Not valid' with expiry 2013-09-26, indicating no current MOT.
- High annual mileage of 27,841 miles/yr is significantly above UK average, suggesting heavy wear.
- Multiple major failures for suspension and tyres in 2011 and 2012.
Working in its favour
- No recurring failures for the same system category in the most recent MOT tests.
- The vehicle has a consistent high mileage, suggesting regular use and maintenance.
- No advisories for the last 2 years, indicating recent issues were addressed.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its model.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 5/8 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | PASS | 70,875 mi |
USER ENTERED both front tyres worn close to legal limit.
|
| Sep 2010 | PASS | 93,653 mi |
USER ENTERED front brake discs worn.
|
| Mar 2011 | PASS | 113,926 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2011 | FAIL | 133,442 mi |
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) FAIL Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) FAIL Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) FAIL Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) FAIL Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c) USER ENTERED nail in nearside rear tyre USER ENTERED nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
|
| Sep 2011 | PASS | 133,536 mi |
USER ENTERED nail in nearside rear tyre USER ENTERED nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
|
| Aug 2012 | FAIL | 157,817 mi |
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
|
| Aug 2012 | FAIL | 157,822 mi |
FAIL Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
|
| Aug 2012 | PASS | 157,822 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL56 FVJ, 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.