BP57 HCD

2007 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES
Year
2007
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
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 November 2020
Last recorded mileage
71,338 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 61/100

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

This 2007 Mercedes has 12 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 71,338 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the mileage trajectory and recurring issues present significant long-term risks.

The vehicle shows extremely high initial mileage (145,011 miles by Oct 2018), followed by unusually low annual usage (4,388 miles by Nov 2019), indicating potential odometer fraud or a major change in usage.

Things to check

  • Odometer fraud highly probable: 145,011 miles by Oct 2018, then only 4,388 miles by Nov 2019.
  • Timing chain and head gasket issues: Community-reported high-risk faults for this 2007 Mercedes.
  • Wheel bearing and control arm wear: Recurring faults from community knowledge.
  • Outstanding finance risk: HPI check is essential due to high mileage and age.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2020-11-05: Current MOT status is confirmed.
  • Consistent mileage: Normal annual usage of 11,622 miles/yr after initial spike.
  • No recent MOT failures: Latest test (Nov 2019) passed without immediate retest.

Mileage history

Dec 2010: 71,338 mi PASSNov 2011: 88,384 mi PASSDec 2012: 99,166 mi PASSDec 2013: 110,708 mi PASSNov 2014: 119,416 mi PASSMar 2015: 120,152 mi FAILApr 2015: 120,704 mi PASSJun 2016: 125,388 mi PASSOct 2017: 139,189 mi PASSOct 2018: 145,011 mi FAILOct 2018: 145,023 mi PASSNov 2019: 149,411 mi PASS149k110k71kDec 2010Nov 2019

MOT test history — 10/12 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2010 PASS 71,338 mi None recorded
Nov 2011 PASS 88,384 mi None recorded
Dec 2012 PASS 99,166 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2013 PASS 110,708 mi None recorded
Nov 2014 PASS 119,416 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Mar 2015 FAIL 120,152 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED o/s/f tyre perished slightly
Apr 2015 PASS 120,704 mi None recorded
Jun 2016 PASS 125,388 mi None recorded
Oct 2017 PASS 139,189 mi None recorded
Oct 2018 FAIL 145,011 mi
DANGEROUS Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
Oct 2018 PASS 145,023 mi None recorded
Nov 2019 PASS 149,411 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BP57 HCD, 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.