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
- BLUE
- Engine
- 2148 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 5 October 2018
- Last recorded mileage
- 88,482 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 58/100
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 12 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 88,482 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the vehicle's age and high usage warrant a thorough inspection.
The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 16,079 miles per year, with a notable drop in recent years (e.g., 6,383 miles from May 2014 to May 2015).
Things to check
- High mileage (189,256 miles) for a 2006 vehicle indicates significant wear and tear.
- Recurring advisories for tyres (7 times) and suspension (8 times) suggest ongoing maintenance needs.
- Multiple headlamp failures (Mar 2010) and subsequent advisories point to electrical system issues.
- The vehicle is currently Untaxed and Not valid for MOT, requiring immediate re-registration and inspection.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
- Consistent high mileage suggests regular use and potential for long service intervals.
- No major structural failures or recurring dangerous defects are present in the MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 9/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | PASS | 88,482 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2010 | FAIL | 101,226 mi |
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) FAIL Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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| Mar 2010 | PASS | 101,226 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Mar 2011 | PASS | 116,929 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2012 | PASS | 131,197 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2013 | PASS | 145,735 mi | None recorded |
| May 2014 | FAIL | 161,507 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) ADVISORY Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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| May 2014 | PASS | 161,507 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
|
| May 2015 | PASS | 167,890 mi |
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) ADVISORY Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
|
| May 2015 | FAIL | 167,890 mi |
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) ADVISORY Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
|
| Sep 2016 | PASS | 177,679 mi |
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge
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| Oct 2017 | PASS | 189,256 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN06 VJP, 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.