2004 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MERCEDES
- Year
- 2004
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1796 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 4 September 2025
- Last recorded mileage
- 12,897 mi
AI verdict AVOID 51/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2004 Mercedes has 24 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 12,897 miles. This fundamental data conflict makes the vehicle unroadworthy and unassessable.
The mileage trajectory shows normal usage, averaging 6,195 miles/year, with no anomalies or fraud indicators.
Things to check
- Critical MOT status: 'Not valid' with expiry 2025-09-04 — impossible for a 22-year-old vehicle.
- Windscreen failures: 3 major failures in 2009 and 2018, indicating recurring structural issues.
- Recurring suspension advisories: 4 advisories across 3 tests (2019, 2020, 2021) for coil springs and anti-roll bar links.
- Recurring tyre advisories: 6 advisories across 2 tests (2019, 2020) for wear and damage.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 7 historical failures
- Consistent, low annual mileage: 6,195 miles/year, well below UK average.
- No recurring failures on safety-critical systems like brakes or steering.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 17/24 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | PASS | 12,897 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2008 | PASS | 22,954 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2009 | FAIL | 37,414 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
|
| Mar 2009 | PASS | 37,414 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2010 | FAIL | 52,105 mi |
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) FAIL Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
|
| Apr 2010 | PASS | 52,322 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2011 | FAIL | 66,863 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) PRS Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
|
| Apr 2011 | PASS | 66,863 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2012 | PASS | 82,143 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2013 | PASS | 97,440 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
|
| Apr 2014 | FAIL | 102,052 mi |
FAIL Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
|
| Apr 2014 | PASS | 102,134 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2015 | PASS | 106,077 mi |
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay USER ENTERED Side sills covered, unable to inspect
|
| Apr 2016 | PASS | 110,270 mi |
ADVISORY Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
|
| Apr 2017 | PASS | 112,758 mi |
ADVISORY BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SLIGHTLY SMEARING ADVISORY N/S/F LOWER CORNER OF WINDSCREEN CRACKED
|
| Aug 2018 | FAIL | 115,577 mi |
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| Aug 2018 | FAIL | 115,577 mi |
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| Aug 2018 | PASS | 115,577 mi |
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
|
| Jul 2019 | PASS | 118,768 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2020 | PASS | 121,240 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
|
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 122,568 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
|
| Jul 2022 | PASS | 124,556 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2024 | FAIL | 128,211 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i)) PRS Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) PRS Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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| Sep 2024 | PASS | 128,211 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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