BT51 BMT

2001 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES
Year
2001
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1998 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 3 February 2018
Last recorded mileage
36,943 mi

AI verdict AVOID 52/100

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

This 2001 Mercedes has 20 MOT tests on record with a 55% pass rate and 36,943 miles. The mileage trajectory is highly irregular, with periods of very low annual usage, and the vehicle is currently untaxed and without a valid MOT.

The mileage trajectory is highly irregular, with periods of very low annual usage (e.g., 742 miles in 2016) and a 5-year gap in MOT records, indicating potential periods of inactivity or unrecorded history.

Things to check

  • Deeply troubled MOT history: 9 failures and 11 passes across 20 tests.
  • Five-year MOT gap (2006, 2010, 2014) suggests periods of unrecorded history or inactivity.
  • Mileage shows extremely low annual usage (e.g., 742 miles in 2016) after initial high usage.
  • Vehicle is currently untaxed and has no valid MOT, making it illegal to drive on public roads.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 9 historical failures
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, indicating a strong safety record for its age.
  • The Mercedes-Benz model is generally known for its durability and long-term reliability.

Mileage history

Nov 2005: 36,943 mi PASSJan 2007: 46,668 mi PASSAug 2007: 49,527 mi FAILAug 2007: 49,564 mi PASSAug 2008: 61,214 mi FAILAug 2008: 61,214 mi PASSSep 2009: 74,546 mi FAILSep 2009: 74,547 mi PASSJun 2011: 77,876 mi FAILJun 2011: 77,876 mi PASSAug 2012: 83,044 mi FAILAug 2012: 83,044 mi PASSAug 2013: 93,664 mi FAILAug 2013: 93,668 mi PASSFeb 2015: 106,163 mi FAILFeb 2015: 106,163 mi PASSFeb 2016: 111,417 mi FAILFeb 2016: 111,417 mi PASSJan 2017: 112,159 mi FAILJan 2017: 112,159 mi PASS112k75k37kNov 2005Jan 2017

MOT test history — 11/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2005 PASS 36,943 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)
Jan 2007 PASS 46,668 mi
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)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Aug 2007 FAIL 49,527 mi
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
FAIL Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Aug 2007 PASS 49,564 mi None recorded
Aug 2008 FAIL 61,214 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Aug 2008 PASS 61,214 mi None recorded
Sep 2009 FAIL 74,546 mi
FAIL Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2009 PASS 74,547 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2011 FAIL 77,876 mi
PRS Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PRS Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Jun 2011 PASS 77,876 mi None recorded
Aug 2012 FAIL 83,044 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
FAIL Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FAIL Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Aug 2012 PASS 83,044 mi None recorded
Aug 2013 FAIL 93,664 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Nail in offside front tyre
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Aug 2013 PASS 93,668 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Nail in offside front tyre
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Feb 2015 FAIL 106,163 mi
FAIL Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Feb 2015 PASS 106,163 mi None recorded
Feb 2016 FAIL 111,417 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Feb 2016 PASS 111,417 mi None recorded
Jan 2017 FAIL 112,159 mi
FAIL Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Jan 2017 PASS 112,159 mi None recorded

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