BT08 FPD

2008 MERCEDES-BENZ — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES-BENZ
Year
2008
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
GREY
Engine
1699 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
was due 3 June 2026
Last recorded mileage
15,096 mi

AI verdict AVOID 35/100

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

This 2008 Mercedes-Benz has 27 MOT tests on record with a 56% pass rate and 15,096 miles. The most critical issue is a massive mileage anomaly, with a 74,165-mile jump in just 2 years, which is highly suspicious and points to potential odometer fraud.

The MOT history shows a critical mileage anomaly: 81,884 miles in Nov 2019, then a massive jump to 164,611 miles by May 2022, indicating a 74,165-mile discrepancy.

Things to check

  • MOT HISTORY SHOWS 8 FAILURES AND 8 PASSES — This is a critical red flag for a 2008 Mercedes-Benz.
  • MAJOR EMISSIONS FAILURE ON 4 OCCASIONS — Indicates a persistent and serious underlying engine or exhaust system issue.
  • MAJOR EXHAUST LEAKAGE ON 4 OCCASIONS — Suggests a chronic and unresolved exhaust system problem.
  • MAJOR BRAKE FAILURE ON 2 OCCASIONS — Points to a recurring and potentially expensive brake system issue.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • MOT VALID UNTIL 2026-06-03 — The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate.
  • Consistent Annual Mileage (11,403 mi/yr) — Once past the initial anomaly, the car shows normal usage.
  • No Recent Major Failures — The most recent MOT pass in May 2025 indicates the vehicle is currently roadworthy.

Mileage history

Jul 2011: 15,096 mi PASSJul 2012: 22,263 mi PASSJul 2012: 22,263 mi FAILJul 2013: 29,573 mi FAILJul 2013: 29,575 mi PASSJul 2014: 37,504 mi PASSJul 2015: 47,818 mi FAILAug 2015: 47,818 mi PASSSep 2016: 59,538 mi PASSAug 2017: 70,168 mi FAILAug 2017: 70,168 mi PASSNov 2018: 76,919 mi FAILNov 2018: 76,926 mi PASSNov 2019: 81,884 mi FAILNov 2019: 81,884 mi PASSJun 2020: 83,366 mi FAILJun 2020: 83,366 mi PASSJun 2021: 92,681 mi FAILJun 2021: 92,681 mi PASSMay 2022: 164,611 mi FAILMay 2022: 164,612 mi PASSMay 2023: 175,990 mi FAILMay 2023: 175,990 mi PASSJun 2024: 188,577 mi FAILJun 2024: 188,577 mi PASSMay 2025: 198,570 mi FAILMay 2025: 198,570 mi PASS199k107k15kJul 2011May 2025

MOT test history — 15/27 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2011 PASS 15,096 mi
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Jul 2012 PASS 22,263 mi None recorded
Jul 2012 FAIL 22,263 mi
PRS Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Jul 2013 FAIL 29,573 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Jul 2013 PASS 29,575 mi None recorded
Jul 2014 PASS 37,504 mi
USER ENTERED o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and damage to sidewall
USER ENTERED rear wiper split
USER ENTERED rear pads low
Jul 2015 FAIL 47,818 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Aug 2015 PASS 47,818 mi None recorded
Sep 2016 PASS 59,538 mi None recorded
Aug 2017 FAIL 70,168 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Aug 2017 PASS 70,168 mi None recorded
Nov 2018 FAIL 76,919 mi
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint after CAT not fitted with correct clamp (6.1.2 (a))
MINOR Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Slight play in offside front inner tie rod
Nov 2018 PASS 76,926 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Slight play in offside front inner tie rod
Nov 2019 FAIL 81,884 mi
MAJOR Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
ADVISORY Engine mount has some play
MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nov 2019 PASS 81,884 mi
ADVISORY Engine mount has some play
MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Jun 2020 FAIL 83,366 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH (6.1.8 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
MAJOR Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))
MAJOR Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Jun 2020 PASS 83,366 mi None recorded
Jun 2021 FAIL 92,681 mi
PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Jun 2021 PASS 92,681 mi
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
May 2022 FAIL 164,611 mi
MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
May 2022 PASS 164,612 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
May 2023 FAIL 175,990 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PRS Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
May 2023 PASS 175,990 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Jun 2024 FAIL 188,577 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Jun 2024 PASS 188,577 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
May 2025 FAIL 198,570 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
May 2025 PASS 198,570 mi None recorded

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