BR53 JDS

2005 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES
Year
2005
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1699 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
4 August 2026 (50 days away)
Last recorded mileage
23,893 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 55/100

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

This 2005 Mercedes has 24 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 23,893 miles. While recent tests have passed, the history of wear on critical safety components demands thorough investigation.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual usage, averaging only 3,808 miles per year, with a significant drop in recent years (e.g., 2,202 miles between Feb 2022 and Mar 2023).

Things to check

  • Recurring brake failures and advisories across multiple tests (Mar 2019, Feb 2020, Feb 2021, Aug 2024).
  • Recurring suspension failures and advisories (Feb 2021, Aug 2024).
  • Extremely low annual mileage (3,808 miles/yr) for a 21-year-old vehicle.
  • Offside Rear Tyre advisory for cracking in Feb 2021, indicating potential future tyre costs.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until August 2026, providing immediate peace of mind.
  • No recent MOT failures, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory despite low annual usage.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or suspicious mileage drops.

Mileage history

Mar 2008: 23,893 mi PASSMar 2009: 25,762 mi PASSMar 2010: 28,044 mi PASSMar 2011: 30,101 mi PASSMar 2012: 32,109 mi PASSMar 2013: 33,824 mi FAILMar 2013: 33,824 mi PASSMar 2014: 35,819 mi PASSMar 2015: 37,549 mi FAILMar 2015: 37,549 mi PASSMar 2016: 38,843 mi PASSFeb 2017: 40,712 mi PASSFeb 2018: 46,008 mi FAILFeb 2018: 46,013 mi PASSMar 2019: 50,007 mi PASSFeb 2020: 53,507 mi FAILFeb 2020: 53,509 mi PASSFeb 2021: 56,769 mi FAILFeb 2021: 56,769 mi PASSFeb 2022: 61,914 mi PASSMar 2023: 64,116 mi PASSAug 2024: 69,996 mi FAILAug 2024: 69,996 mi PASSAug 2025: 78,429 mi PASS78k51k24kMar 2008Aug 2025

MOT test history — 18/24 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2008 PASS 23,893 mi None recorded
Mar 2009 PASS 25,762 mi
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)
Mar 2010 PASS 28,044 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2011 PASS 30,101 mi None recorded
Mar 2012 PASS 32,109 mi None recorded
Mar 2013 FAIL 33,824 mi
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Mar 2013 PASS 33,824 mi None recorded
Mar 2014 PASS 35,819 mi None recorded
Mar 2015 FAIL 37,549 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Mar 2015 PASS 37,549 mi None recorded
Mar 2016 PASS 38,843 mi None recorded
Feb 2017 PASS 40,712 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Vehicle undertrays fitted
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre 3mm tread
ADVISORY Rear Brake pads look 2/3rds worn
Feb 2018 FAIL 46,008 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pads look 2/3rds worn
Feb 2018 PASS 46,013 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pads look 2/3rds worn
Mar 2019 PASS 50,007 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre 3mm tread
ADVISORY Rear Brake pads look 2/3rds to 3/4s worn
Feb 2020 FAIL 53,507 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pads look 2/3rds to 3/4s worn
MAJOR Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Vehicle undertrays fitted
Feb 2020 PASS 53,509 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pads look 2/3rds to 3/4s worn
ADVISORY Vehicle undertrays fitted
Feb 2021 FAIL 56,769 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pads look 2/3rds to 3/4s worn
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Vehicle undertrays fitted
Feb 2021 PASS 56,769 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pads look 2/3rds to 3/4s worn
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Vehicle undertrays fitted
Feb 2022 PASS 61,914 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Vehicle undertrays fitted
Mar 2023 PASS 64,116 mi None recorded
Aug 2024 FAIL 69,996 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Aug 2024 PASS 69,996 mi None recorded
Aug 2025 PASS 78,429 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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