BT08 NHB

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
BLACK
Engine
2148 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 5 April 2024
Last recorded mileage
80,200 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 54/100

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 16 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 80,200 miles. The high mileage and numerous advisories point to significant upcoming maintenance costs.

The vehicle shows high annual usage (13,591 miles/yr) with a significant drop in recent years, including a 4,786-mile period between Dec 2020 and Jan 2022, raising odometer integrity concerns.

Things to check

  • Recurring major failures in brakes (5 times), suspension (2 times), and lights (2 times) across multiple tests.
  • High mileage (207,561 miles) for a 2008 vehicle, indicating heavy wear and tear.
  • Multiple recurring advisories for the same components, like tyres (4 times) and brake system (3 times).
  • Wheel bearing and brake hose advisories escalated to major failures in March 2023, indicating structural neglect.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent mileage trajectory, despite high annual usage, shows no signs of tampering.
  • All major failures were addressed and passed subsequent retests, demonstrating owner responsiveness.
  • No evidence of Cat N/S write-off markers or outstanding finance (HPI check needed).
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety foundation for its age.

Mileage history

Jun 2011: 80,200 mi PASSJun 2011: 80,200 mi FAILJun 2012: 102,222 mi PASSJul 2013: 116,677 mi PASSJul 2014: 129,374 mi PASSJun 2015: 143,937 mi PASSNov 2016: 164,441 mi PASSNov 2017: 176,406 mi PASSNov 2018: 186,720 mi FAILNov 2018: 186,726 mi PASSJan 2020: 197,104 mi FAILJan 2020: 197,119 mi PASSDec 2020: 201,905 mi PASSJan 2022: 203,407 mi PASSMar 2023: 207,521 mi FAILApr 2023: 207,561 mi PASS208k144k80kJun 2011Apr 2023

MOT test history — 12/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2011 PASS 80,200 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Jun 2011 FAIL 80,200 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Jun 2012 PASS 102,222 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Jul 2013 PASS 116,677 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Jul 2014 PASS 129,374 mi None recorded
Jun 2015 PASS 143,937 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nov 2016 PASS 164,441 mi None recorded
Nov 2017 PASS 176,406 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2018 FAIL 186,720 mi
ADVISORY brake pad warning light illuminated
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nov 2018 PASS 186,726 mi
ADVISORY brake pad warning light illuminated
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Jan 2020 FAIL 197,104 mi
MAJOR Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY brake pad warning light illuminated
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))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Jan 2020 PASS 197,119 mi
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))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Dec 2020 PASS 201,905 mi None recorded
Jan 2022 PASS 203,407 mi
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))
ADVISORY Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Mar 2023 FAIL 207,521 mi
MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
MAJOR Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Apr 2023 PASS 207,561 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT08 NHB, 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.