BN04 MYX

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

Apr 2007: 12,897 mi PASSApr 2008: 22,954 mi PASSMar 2009: 37,414 mi FAILMar 2009: 37,414 mi PASSApr 2010: 52,105 mi FAILApr 2010: 52,322 mi PASSApr 2011: 66,863 mi FAILApr 2011: 66,863 mi PASSApr 2012: 82,143 mi PASSApr 2013: 97,440 mi PASSApr 2014: 102,052 mi FAILApr 2014: 102,134 mi PASSApr 2015: 106,077 mi PASSApr 2016: 110,270 mi PASSApr 2017: 112,758 mi PASSAug 2018: 115,577 mi FAILAug 2018: 115,577 mi FAILAug 2018: 115,577 mi PASSJul 2019: 118,768 mi PASSJul 2020: 121,240 mi PASSAug 2021: 122,568 mi PASSJul 2022: 124,556 mi PASSSep 2024: 128,211 mi FAILSep 2024: 128,211 mi PASS128k71k13kApr 2007Sep 2024

MOT test history — 17/24 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & 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))
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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