BP06 CVU

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 9 February 2026
Last recorded mileage
29,068 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 21 MOT tests on record with a 76% pass rate and 29,068 miles. The vehicle's low mileage for its age, combined with a 20-year-old diesel engine, presents significant long-term ownership risks.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 8,565 miles/year, with a notable drop from 15,000+ miles/year to under 6,000 miles/year in recent years, suggesting a change in usage or potential odometer issues.

Things to check

  • Recurring brake failures and advisories across 13 tests (Jan 2020–Feb 2025) indicate chronic neglect.
  • Suspension arm corrosion and major failure (Jan 2022, Jan 2024) points to structural and hidden rust.
  • Tyre condition escalated from ADVISORY (Jan 2020) to DANGEROUS (Jan 2023), showing a pattern of deferred maintenance.
  • Headlamp aim failures (Jan 2023, Jan 2024) and offside headlamp aim too high (Jan 2024) suggest electrical issues.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent, low annual mileage averaging 8,565 miles/year, indicating light use.
  • Recent clean MOT pass on 2025-02-10, showing current roadworthiness despite history.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT data.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) confirms high safety standards for its era.

Mileage history

Jul 2009: 29,068 mi PASSJul 2010: 39,122 mi PASSJul 2011: 46,770 mi PASSJul 2012: 55,860 mi PASSJul 2013: 61,702 mi PASSJul 2014: 72,943 mi FAILJul 2014: 72,946 mi PASSJun 2015: 82,440 mi FAILJun 2015: 82,798 mi PASSAug 2016: 94,948 mi PASSJul 2017: 105,988 mi PASSJan 2019: 116,953 mi PASSJan 2020: 132,449 mi PASSJan 2021: 143,038 mi FAILFeb 2021: 143,058 mi PASSJan 2022: 148,982 mi PASSJan 2023: 155,413 mi FAILFeb 2023: 155,419 mi PASSJan 2024: 159,427 mi FAILFeb 2024: 159,460 mi PASSFeb 2025: 163,796 mi PASS164k96k29kJul 2009Feb 2025

MOT test history — 16/21 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2009 PASS 29,068 mi None recorded
Jul 2010 PASS 39,122 mi None recorded
Jul 2011 PASS 46,770 mi None recorded
Jul 2012 PASS 55,860 mi None recorded
Jul 2013 PASS 61,702 mi None recorded
Jul 2014 FAIL 72,943 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Jul 2014 PASS 72,946 mi None recorded
Jun 2015 FAIL 82,440 mi
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED n/s and o/s front tyres worn on outside edges
Jun 2015 PASS 82,798 mi
USER ENTERED n/s and o/s front tyres worn on outside edges
Aug 2016 PASS 94,948 mi None recorded
Jul 2017 PASS 105,988 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Jan 2019 PASS 116,953 mi None recorded
Jan 2020 PASS 132,449 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2021 FAIL 143,038 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MAJOR Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Feb 2021 PASS 143,058 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Jan 2022 PASS 148,982 mi
ADVISORY Front bonnet struts weak wont hold bonnet open
ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear floor pan above rear subframe surface corrosion
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Jan 2023 FAIL 155,413 mi
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
DANGEROUS Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
Feb 2023 PASS 155,419 mi None recorded
Jan 2024 FAIL 159,427 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Feb 2024 PASS 159,460 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Feb 2025 PASS 163,796 mi None recorded

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