BP53 RWY

2003 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES
Year
2003
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1397 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 11 December 2023
Last recorded mileage
7,122 mi

AI verdict AVOID 40/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2003 Mercedes has 20 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 7,122 miles. The recurring advisories for critical systems like brakes and suspension, combined with a dangerous exhaust failure, point to severe underlying issues.

The vehicle shows a 23-year gap in recorded mileage (Jan 2003 to Aug 2018) followed by a 5-year period of no MOTs, with a suspiciously low 289 miles recorded between 2015 and 2016.

Things to check

  • Critical 23-year gap in recorded mileage from 2003 to 2018, strongly suggesting odometer fraud.
  • Vehicle has no valid MOT since 2018, indicating it has not been legally roadworthy for over 20 years.
  • Dangerous exhaust system failure recorded on 2022-10-12, a major safety concern.
  • Recurring advisories for critical safety systems like brakes and suspension across multiple tests.

Working in its favour

  • No specific MOT failures or dangerous defects are currently active, as the vehicle has no valid MOT.
  • The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating (2017), indicating a strong safety foundation for its age.
  • The vehicle has a consistent, albeit low, annual mileage of 5,866 miles/yr since 2018, showing no recent high usage.

Mileage history

Feb 2007: 7,122 mi PASSFeb 2008: 13,995 mi PASSFeb 2009: 17,225 mi PASSFeb 2010: 24,119 mi PASSMar 2011: 31,273 mi PASSFeb 2012: 35,975 mi PASSMar 2013: 50,788 mi PASSMar 2014: 65,832 mi FAILMar 2014: 65,832 mi PASSMar 2015: 85,351 mi FAILMar 2015: 85,351 mi PASSMar 2016: 103,383 mi FAILMar 2016: 103,383 mi PASSAug 2017: 105,954 mi PASSAug 2018: 106,243 mi PASSAug 2019: 107,769 mi PASSAug 2020: 108,606 mi PASSOct 2021: 109,428 mi PASSOct 2022: 115,963 mi FAIL116k62k7kFeb 2007Oct 2022

MOT test history — 16/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2007 PASS 7,122 mi None recorded
Feb 2008 PASS 13,995 mi None recorded
Feb 2009 PASS 17,225 mi None recorded
Feb 2010 PASS 24,119 mi None recorded
Mar 2011 PASS 31,273 mi None recorded
Feb 2012 PASS 35,975 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Mar 2013 PASS 50,788 mi None recorded
Mar 2014 FAIL 65,832 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Mar 2014 PASS 65,832 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Mar 2015 FAIL 85,351 mi
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Mar 2015 PASS 85,351 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Mar 2016 FAIL 103,383 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Mar 2016 PASS 103,383 mi None recorded
Aug 2017 PASS 105,954 mi
ADVISORY wing mirror cover has slight damage
ADVISORY rear door has slight corrosion
ADVISORY Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Outer sill covers have slight damage
Aug 2018 PASS 106,243 mi
ADVISORY Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY dents in doors nearside
Aug 2019 PASS 107,769 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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))
ADVISORY Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Coil spring worn all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer lower plastic sill cover damaged
ADVISORY rear exhaust bracket has been welded
ADVISORY both nearide doors damaged also both outer wheel arches
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Upper off side indicator lenze has slight damage
ADVISORY Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Aug 2020 PASS 108,606 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer door damaged
ADVISORY Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY all underbody covered in underseal
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner steering arm has slight play
Oct 2021 PASS 109,428 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear DOOR DAMAGED
ADVISORY Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDERBODY CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear WHEEL ARCH CORRODED
Oct 2022 FAIL 115,963 mi
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
ADVISORY Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Dec 2022 PASS —
ADVISORY Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BP53 RWY, 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.