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
- DIESEL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 2987 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 8 October 2026 (116 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 7,801 mi
AI verdict AVOID 63/100
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 100% pass rate and 7,801 miles. The vehicle's age, mileage, and recurring advisories make it an extremely high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows extremely low usage, averaging only 2,278 miles per year, with a significant anomaly of only 7,801 miles recorded over 18 years, suggesting potential odometer fraud or long periods of inactivity.
Things to check
- Mileage significantly below UK average: 7,801 miles over 18 years (May 2019: 31,467 mi).
- Critical community-reported faults: Timing chain and head gasket issues (high-risk, age-related).
- Extremely low annual mileage (2,278 mi/yr) suggests long periods of inactivity or potential fraud.
- Euro NCAP safety rating for a 2017 model (5/5 stars) is inconsistent with a 2008 vehicle's actual safety features.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until October 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No MOT failures recorded across 7 tests, demonstrating no immediate safety concerns.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (1,500–2,000 mi/yr) suggests light use and minimal wear.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for a 2008 model is a strong positive for safety.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 15/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | PASS | 7,801 mi | None recorded |
| May 2012 | PASS | 11,086 mi | None recorded |
| May 2013 | PASS | 14,536 mi |
USER ENTERED o/s & n/s Front & rear tyres side walls deteriorated
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| May 2014 | PASS | 15,666 mi |
USER ENTERED o/s & n/s rear tyres deteriorated
|
| May 2015 | PASS | 18,479 mi |
USER ENTERED o/s & n/s front & rear tyres deteriorated
|
| May 2016 | PASS | 23,193 mi | None recorded |
| May 2017 | PASS | 26,778 mi | None recorded |
| May 2018 | PASS | 29,541 mi | None recorded |
| May 2019 | PASS | 31,467 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2020 | PASS | 32,792 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2021 | PASS | 34,090 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 35,698 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2023 | PASS | 37,254 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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| Oct 2024 | PASS | 38,951 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2025 | PASS | 40,488 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT08 NBD, 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.