2008 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MERCEDES
- Year
- 2008
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1796 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 18 November 2025
- Last recorded mileage
- 20,006 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 2008 Mercedes has 15 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 20,006 miles. While it has a valid MOT now, the pattern of neglect and low mileage for its age warrants careful consideration.
The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before Oct 2023 (539 mi/yr equivalent), followed by a significant increase in annual usage, indicating inconsistent usage patterns.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS brake failure recorded in Oct 2018, indicating severe neglect.
- Recurring tyre failures and advisories across multiple tests (Oct 2018, Dec 2019, Feb 2021, Oct 2023).
- Suspiciously low mileage recorded before Oct 2023 (539 mi/yr equivalent).
- Multiple MOT failures and advisories for windscreen defects (Feb 2021, Oct 2023).
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until November 2025, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No recurring major failures on critical systems like engine or transmission.
- Consistent mileage trajectory post-2023, suggesting recent maintenance.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for a 2008 model is excellent.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | PASS | 20,006 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2012 | PASS | 28,022 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2013 | PASS | 37,165 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2014 | PASS | 44,605 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2015 | PASS | 54,827 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear 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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
|
| Apr 2016 | PASS | 65,257 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY tray's fitted
|
| Apr 2017 | PASS | 76,843 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2018 | FAIL | 82,478 mi |
DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Oct 2018 | PASS | 82,531 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2019 | FAIL | 84,836 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
|
| Dec 2019 | PASS | 84,837 mi |
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
|
| Feb 2021 | FAIL | 86,605 mi |
PRS Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 86,605 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2023 | PASS | 88,041 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front 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 Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Nov 2024 | PASS | 95,675 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BP57 YAK, 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.