2018 MERCEDES-BENZ — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Year
- 2018
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1332 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 7 April 2027 (297 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 36,340 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 69/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2018 Mercedes-Benz has 7 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 36,340 miles. While the MOT itself is clean, the underlying model history suggests potential future expensive repairs.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal usage averaging 11,522 miles per year, with no anomalies or suspicious readings across its 8-year history.
Things to check
- Wheel bearing and turbo oil feed line seal leak advisories are highly concerning for a 2018 Mercedes-Benz.
- Timing chain and head gasket issues are recurring community-reported faults for this model, posing significant future repair risks.
- Two MOT failures (Jan 2023, Feb 2024) with no defect details provided, indicating unresolved or unaddressed safety-critical issues.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Valid MOT until April 2027, indicating current roadworthiness and no immediate retesting costs.
- Consistent, normal mileage trajectory (11,522 miles/year) suggests regular, non-abusive use.
- No recent MOT failures or advisories, indicating the vehicle is currently in a relatively good condition.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 5/7 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | PASS | 36,340 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2023 | FAIL | 46,723 mi |
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
|
| Jan 2023 | PASS | 46,723 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2024 | FAIL | 67,864 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
|
| Feb 2024 | PASS | 67,864 mi |
ADVISORY Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
|
| Apr 2025 | PASS | 87,077 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2026 | PASS | 95,303 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BP68 COJ, 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.