BN06 PDU

2006 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES
Year
2006
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 13 January 2022
Last recorded mileage
77,407 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 2006 Mercedes has 13 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 77,407 miles. The vehicle's age, high mileage, and unexplained history make it a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows high annual usage (12,153 miles/yr), but a critical 3-year MOT gap (Aug 2010-Mar 2014) means mileage during this period is unverified and a major red flag.

Things to check

  • MOT history shows a 3-year gap (Aug 2010-Mar 2014) with unverified mileage.
  • Dangerous steering failure (track rod end ball joint) on

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates good safety features.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories since the Jan 2021 test.
  • Consistent high annual mileage suggests regular use, not prolonged storage.

Mileage history

Jul 2009: 77,407 mi PASSAug 2010: 89,488 mi PASSMar 2014: 89,629 mi PASSAug 2015: 122,100 mi FAILAug 2015: 122,100 mi PASSDec 2016: 138,163 mi FAILJan 2017: 138,168 mi PASSJan 2018: 150,058 mi FAILJan 2018: 150,065 mi PASSJan 2019: 156,778 mi FAILJan 2019: 156,778 mi PASSJan 2020: 170,193 mi PASSJan 2021: 182,875 mi PASS183k130k77kJul 2009Jan 2021

MOT test history — 9/13 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2009 PASS 77,407 mi None recorded
Aug 2010 PASS 89,488 mi None recorded
Mar 2014 PASS 89,629 mi None recorded
Aug 2015 FAIL 122,100 mi
PRS Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Aug 2015 PASS 122,100 mi None recorded
Dec 2016 FAIL 138,163 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY both rear tyres on 2.00mm
ADVISORY all rear brake pipes starting to corrode
Jan 2017 PASS 138,168 mi
ADVISORY both rear tyres on 2.00mm
ADVISORY all rear brake pipes starting to corrode
ADVISORY both lower suspension arms have slight play
Jan 2018 FAIL 150,058 mi
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)
FAIL Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 R16 (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1a)
ADVISORY Brake pedal rubber worn
ADVISORY Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Front brake pads approx. 3,000 miles
ADVISORY Unable to inspect rear wheel bearings due to rear brake bind
ADVISORY Slight play in n/s front wheel bearing
Jan 2018 PASS 150,065 mi
ADVISORY Brake pedal rubber worn
ADVISORY Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Front brake pads approx. 3,000 miles
ADVISORY Slight play in n/s front wheel bearing
Jan 2019 FAIL 156,778 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Jan 2019 PASS 156,778 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Jan 2020 PASS 170,193 mi
ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Jan 2021 PASS 182,875 mi
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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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