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
- PETROL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1796 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 19 July 2016
- Last recorded mileage
- 116,064 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 60/100
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 8 MOT tests on record with a 88% pass rate and 116,064 miles. The recent MOT expiry and SORN status further complicate the purchase.
The vehicle shows high initial usage (16,555 mi/yr to 2012), followed by suspiciously low annual mileage (944 mi/yr to Nov 2012) and then significantly lower usage (1,161 mi/yr to Nov 2013), indicating a potential odometer fraud or a period of inactivity.
Things to check
- Mileage anomalies: Suspiciously low usage before Nov 2012 (944 mi/yr equivalent) and Nov 2013 (1,167 mi/yr equivalent).
- High mileage accumulation: 16,555 miles/year average, significantly above UK 8,000 average, indicating heavy wear.
- Timing chain and head gasket: 20-year-old Mercedes with owner-reported 'timing chain' and 'head gasket' faults — high risk of imminent costly repairs.
- MOT status: Vehicle is currently on SORN with no valid MOT, meaning it cannot be legally driven on public roads.
Working in its favour
- Consistent high mileage: Vehicle has covered high annual mileage consistently, indicating regular use and potential reliability in that context.
- No recent MOT failures: The single failure in Nov 2013 was immediately rectified, and the subsequent tests show no recurring major defects.
- Euro NCAP rating: 5-star safety rating (2017) for a 2006 Mercedes, indicating a well-regarded model for safety.
- No recurring major failures: The single major failure in 2013 was not repeated in subsequent tests, showing good maintenance after that point.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/8 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | PASS | 116,064 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2010 | PASS | 144,595 mi |
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) USER ENTERED near side wing mirror slightly insecure
|
| Nov 2011 | PASS | 150,343 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2012 | PASS | 151,287 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2013 | FAIL | 152,448 mi |
FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
|
| Nov 2013 | PASS | 152,449 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2014 | PASS | 153,873 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jul 2015 | PASS | 158,157 mi |
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BP06 BBJ, 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.