BN05 HWT

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
SILVER
Engine
2148 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 27 July 2021
Last recorded mileage
53,070 mi

AI verdict AVOID 37/100

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 22 MOT tests on record with a 55% pass rate and 53,070 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2021-07-27, which is a major red flag.

The mileage trajectory shows consistent annual usage, averaging 7,929 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but the 2021 MOT failure for dangerous brakes is a significant concern.

Things to check

  • Dangerous brake failure recorded on 2021-07-27 (MOT 131,148 mi) — immediate safety risk.
  • Recurring advisories for critical safety systems: suspension, subframe, and tyres across multiple tests.
  • MOT status is 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2021-07-27, indicating it has not been tested since 2021.
  • The 2005 Mercedes is not ULEZ-compliant, incurring a daily charge of £12.50 in London.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 7,929 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation in the MOT history.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests a strong safety record for its era.
  • The vehicle has a consistent history of being driven and maintained, despite the MOT issues.

Mileage history

May 2008: 53,070 mi FAILMay 2008: 53,108 mi PASSMay 2009: 64,330 mi PASSMay 2010: 72,282 mi FAILMay 2010: 72,282 mi PASSMay 2011: 79,484 mi FAILMay 2011: 79,484 mi PASSMay 2012: 89,725 mi FAILMay 2012: 89,725 mi PASSSep 2013: 101,131 mi FAILOct 2013: 101,131 mi PASSNov 2014: 108,603 mi FAILDec 2014: 108,614 mi PASSDec 2015: 115,763 mi FAILDec 2015: 115,763 mi PASSNov 2016: 120,023 mi FAILNov 2016: 120,023 mi PASSDec 2017: 123,151 mi FAILDec 2017: 123,151 mi PASSJul 2019: 124,654 mi PASSJul 2020: 128,516 mi PASSJul 2021: 131,148 mi FAIL131k92k53kMay 2008Jul 2021

MOT test history — 12/22 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2008 FAIL 53,070 mi
FAIL Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
May 2008 PASS 53,108 mi None recorded
May 2009 PASS 64,330 mi None recorded
May 2010 FAIL 72,282 mi
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
FAIL Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
ADVISORY Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
May 2010 PASS 72,282 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
May 2011 FAIL 79,484 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FAIL Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2011 PASS 79,484 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2012 FAIL 89,725 mi
FAIL Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
May 2012 PASS 89,725 mi None recorded
Sep 2013 FAIL 101,131 mi
FAIL Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oct 2013 PASS 101,131 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nov 2014 FAIL 108,603 mi
FAIL Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FAIL Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Dec 2014 PASS 108,614 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Dec 2015 FAIL 115,763 mi
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Dec 2015 PASS 115,763 mi None recorded
Nov 2016 FAIL 120,023 mi
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORY Engine management light on.
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge worn. (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge worn. (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nov 2016 PASS 120,023 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge worn. (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge worn. (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Dec 2017 FAIL 123,151 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very thin on edges 2mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1,9 mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Dec 2017 PASS 123,151 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very thin on edges 2mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1,9 mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)
Jul 2019 PASS 124,654 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Jul 2020 PASS 128,516 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Jul 2021 FAIL 131,148 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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