BT05 VYX

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
2597 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
7 April 2027 (296 days away)
Last recorded mileage
20,080 mi

AI verdict AVOID 30/100

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 27 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 20,080 miles. The vehicle's safety and reliability are fundamentally compromised, making it an extremely high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory shows a suspiciously low average of 6,789 miles/year, with a critical anomaly of only 3 miles recorded between June 2025 and April 2026.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Jul 2025): Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached rear (5.3.3 (a) (i
  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Jun 2025): Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (i
  • DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (Jun 2024).
  • DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (Jun 2025).

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until April 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed).
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for a 2005 Mercedes-Benz is excellent.
  • Consistent annual mileage before 2025, suggesting regular use.

Mileage history

Jun 2008: 20,080 mi PASSMay 2009: 31,353 mi PASSMay 2009: 31,353 mi FAILJun 2010: 41,368 mi PASSJun 2011: 47,327 mi PASSJun 2012: 51,771 mi FAILJun 2012: 51,771 mi PASSMay 2013: 55,333 mi PASSJun 2014: 60,876 mi PASSJun 2015: 65,950 mi PASSJun 2016: 73,285 mi FAILJun 2016: 73,285 mi PASSMay 2017: 83,882 mi PASSMay 2018: 95,464 mi PASSJul 2019: 104,760 mi PASSJun 2020: 108,874 mi PASSJun 2021: 113,782 mi PASSJun 2022: 119,008 mi FAILJun 2022: 119,008 mi PASSJun 2023: 123,052 mi FAILJun 2023: 123,056 mi FAILJul 2023: 123,068 mi PASSJun 2024: 131,874 mi FAILJul 2024: 131,874 mi PASSJun 2025: 144,465 mi FAILJul 2025: 144,480 mi FAILApr 2026: 144,483 mi PASS144k82k20kJun 2008Apr 2026

MOT test history — 18/27 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2008 PASS 20,080 mi None recorded
May 2009 PASS 31,353 mi None recorded
May 2009 FAIL 31,353 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Jun 2010 PASS 41,368 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2011 PASS 47,327 mi None recorded
Jun 2012 FAIL 51,771 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTERED both front camber suspension arm bushes deteriorated
USER ENTERED rear coil springs corroded
Jun 2012 PASS 51,771 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTERED both front camber suspension arm bushes deteriorated
USER ENTERED rear coil springs corroded
May 2013 PASS 55,333 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Jun 2014 PASS 60,876 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTERED nearside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge
USER ENTERED both rear tyres worn heavily on edges
Jun 2015 PASS 65,950 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Jun 2016 FAIL 73,285 mi
PRS Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Jun 2016 PASS 73,285 mi None recorded
May 2017 PASS 83,882 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)
May 2018 PASS 95,464 mi None recorded
Jul 2019 PASS 104,760 mi None recorded
Jun 2020 PASS 108,874 mi None recorded
Jun 2021 PASS 113,782 mi None recorded
Jun 2022 FAIL 119,008 mi
MAJOR Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s & n/s no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white in colour (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s anti roll mounting bushes worn allowing some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY some undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Jun 2022 PASS 119,008 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s anti roll mounting bushes worn allowing some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY some undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Jun 2023 FAIL 123,052 mi
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D.. bush,s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Central Exhaust mounting defective 2 mountings broke (6.1.2 (a))
Jun 2023 FAIL 123,056 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Jul 2023 PASS 123,068 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Jun 2024 FAIL 131,874 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced polish headlights (4.1.4 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced polish headlights (4.1.4 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16 96w xl (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/16 96w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY brake pipes front to rear not checked due to plastic covers
Jul 2024 PASS 131,874 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY brake pipes front to rear not checked due to plastic covers
Jun 2025 FAIL 144,465 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Jul 2025 FAIL 144,480 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached rear (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
Apr 2026 PASS 144,483 mi
ADVISORY corrosion on frames and suspension components (front and rear)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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