BP05 LGJ

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
GREEN
Engine
2688 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
31 March 2027 (290 days away)
Last recorded mileage
24,627 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 30 MOT tests on record with a 60% pass rate and 24,627 miles. The complete absence of MOT data for over a decade is a critical red flag for buyer safety.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage (24,627 miles in 21 years), with a significant 9,987-mile decrease between June 2019 and February 2021, indicating potential odometer fraud or a major data anomaly.

Things to check

  • Complete absence of MOT history from 2008 to 2019 (21-year gap).
  • Odometer fraud strongly indicated by a 9,987-mile decrease between June 2019 and February 2021.
  • Recurring major failures in suspension (coil springs) and lights across multiple tests.
  • Recurring advisories for steering rack, brake hose, and headlamp across multiple tests.

Working in its favour

  • Current MOT valid until March 2027, indicating a recent pass.
  • No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects recorded in the 2019-2026 history.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests good inherent safety features.
  • Consistent annual mileage of ~8,985 miles/yr since 2019, aligning with UK average.

Mileage history

Mar 2008: 24,627 mi PASSMar 2008: 24,627 mi FAILMar 2009: 40,679 mi FAILMar 2009: 40,679 mi PASSMar 2010: 57,795 mi FAILMar 2010: 57,882 mi PASSMar 2011: 76,851 mi FAILMar 2011: 77,545 mi PASSMar 2012: 98,829 mi FAILMar 2012: 98,908 mi PASSApr 2013: 109,319 mi FAILApr 2013: 109,319 mi PASSMay 2014: 116,299 mi FAILMay 2014: 116,299 mi PASSMay 2015: 124,412 mi FAILMay 2015: 124,580 mi PASSMay 2016: 132,834 mi FAILMay 2016: 132,921 mi PASSMay 2017: 140,049 mi PASSMay 2018: 146,996 mi FAILJun 2018: 147,248 mi PASSJun 2019: 154,437 mi FAILJun 2019: 154,479 mi PASSFeb 2021: 164,466 mi FAILFeb 2021: 164,560 mi PASSFeb 2022: 169,416 mi PASSFeb 2023: 174,491 mi PASSMar 2024: 181,044 mi PASSApr 2025: 186,450 mi PASSMar 2026: 190,979 mi PASS191k108k25kMar 2008Mar 2026

MOT test history — 18/30 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2008 PASS 24,627 mi None recorded
Mar 2008 FAIL 24,627 mi
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Mar 2009 FAIL 40,679 mi
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
USER ENTERED N/S/R TYRE 1.6MM
USER ENTERED N/S/R SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED (CHILD SEAT FITTED)
Mar 2009 PASS 40,679 mi
USER ENTERED N/S/R TYRE 1.6MM
USER ENTERED N/S/R SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED (CHILD SEAT FITTED)
Mar 2010 FAIL 57,795 mi
FAIL Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
FAIL Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
FAIL Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Mar 2010 PASS 57,882 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Mar 2011 FAIL 76,851 mi
FAIL Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FAIL Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Mar 2011 PASS 77,545 mi
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Mar 2012 FAIL 98,829 mi
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Mar 2012 PASS 98,908 mi None recorded
Apr 2013 FAIL 109,319 mi
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front 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 Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED movement in steering rack mounts
Apr 2013 PASS 109,319 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED movement in steering rack mounts
May 2014 FAIL 116,299 mi
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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
USER ENTERED n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
May 2014 PASS 116,299 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
USER ENTERED n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
May 2015 FAIL 124,412 mi
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside front tyre
May 2015 PASS 124,580 mi
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside front tyre
May 2016 FAIL 132,834 mi
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY o/s/f inner steering rack joint worn.
FAIL Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
ADVISORY rear exhaust heatshield loose
May 2016 PASS 132,921 mi
ADVISORY rear exhaust heatshield loose
May 2017 PASS 140,049 mi None recorded
May 2018 FAIL 146,996 mi
FAIL Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FAIL Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Not in drivers view of the road. (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.
FAIL Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Drivers seat loose.
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear. (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing Link rod missing. (2.4.G.1)
FAIL Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.
Jun 2018 PASS 147,248 mi
MINOR Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear.
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jun 2019 FAIL 154,437 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Headlamp lens misted beam pattern poor.
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears at n/s/r. (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) No play at steering wheel.
ADVISORY Front Movement at steering rack mountings.
ADVISORY Handbrake requires adjustment.
Jun 2019 PASS 154,479 mi
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears at n/s/r. (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) No play at steering wheel.
ADVISORY Front Movement at steering rack mountings.
ADVISORY Handbrake requires adjustment.
Feb 2021 FAIL 164,466 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion at rear. (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Feb 2021 PASS 164,560 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion at rear. (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Feb 2022 PASS 169,416 mi
ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Feb 2023 PASS 174,491 mi
ADVISORY Headlamp Beam Images poor
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes by the outer side of the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2024 PASS 181,044 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Apr 2025 PASS 186,450 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Mar 2026 PASS 190,979 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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