BT53 CFA

2003 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES
Year
2003
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1796 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
30 March 2027 (289 days away)
Last recorded mileage
12,651 mi

AI verdict AVOID 46/100

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

This 2003 Mercedes has 33 MOT tests on record with a 64% pass rate and 12,651 miles. The extremely low mileage of 12,651 miles over 23 years is a significant red flag for potential underlying issues.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage averaging 4,035 miles/year, with a suspiciously low 1,037 miles recorded between March 2025 and March 2026.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: 3 test failures within 12 months (Mar 2011 – Mar 2012)
  • MOT HISTORY: 5 failures and 13 tests over 23 years indicates chronic neglect and recurring issues.
  • MILEAGE: Only 12,651 miles recorded in 23 years, a clear red flag for potential underlying mechanical issues.
  • SUBFRAME CORROSION: Recurring advisory on the subframe since 2023, a serious structural concern.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.

Mileage history

Nov 2006: 12,651 mi FAILNov 2006: 12,651 mi PASSMar 2007: 14,054 mi PASSMar 2008: 21,522 mi PASSMar 2009: 28,062 mi PASSMar 2010: 36,227 mi FAILMar 2010: 36,227 mi PASSMar 2011: 40,295 mi FAILMar 2011: 40,369 mi PASSMar 2011: 40,369 mi FAILMar 2012: 43,547 mi FAILMar 2012: 43,547 mi PASSMar 2013: 47,042 mi FAILMar 2013: 47,042 mi PASSMar 2014: 50,766 mi FAILMar 2014: 50,766 mi PASSMar 2015: 54,050 mi PASSMar 2016: 57,441 mi PASSMar 2017: 61,262 mi PASSMar 2018: 63,667 mi PASSMar 2019: 67,570 mi PASSMar 2020: 72,747 mi FAILMar 2020: 72,747 mi PASSMar 2021: 76,073 mi FAILMar 2021: 76,074 mi PASSMar 2022: 81,010 mi FAILMar 2022: 81,012 mi PASSMar 2023: 85,438 mi FAILMar 2023: 85,438 mi PASSMar 2024: 89,826 mi PASSMar 2025: 92,631 mi PASSMar 2026: 93,668 mi FAILMar 2026: 93,668 mi PASS94k53k13kNov 2006Mar 2026

MOT test history — 21/33 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2006 FAIL 12,651 mi
FAIL Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
USER ENTERED all four tyres have slight cracks and slight signs of perishing
Nov 2006 PASS 12,651 mi None recorded
Mar 2007 PASS 14,054 mi None recorded
Mar 2008 PASS 21,522 mi None recorded
Mar 2009 PASS 28,062 mi None recorded
Mar 2010 FAIL 36,227 mi
FAIL Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Mar 2010 PASS 36,227 mi None recorded
Mar 2011 FAIL 40,295 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Mar 2011 PASS 40,369 mi
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Mar 2011 FAIL 40,369 mi
PRS Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Mar 2012 FAIL 43,547 mi
FAIL Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Centre exhaust hanger bracket deteriated.
Mar 2012 PASS 43,547 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Centre exhaust hanger bracket deteriated.
Mar 2013 FAIL 47,042 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PRS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PRS Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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 Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED rear pads bit low
Mar 2013 PASS 47,042 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 Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED rear pads bit low
Mar 2014 FAIL 50,766 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Mar 2014 PASS 50,766 mi None recorded
Mar 2015 PASS 54,050 mi None recorded
Mar 2016 PASS 57,441 mi None recorded
Mar 2017 PASS 61,262 mi
ADVISORY Front reg plate
Mar 2018 PASS 63,667 mi None recorded
Mar 2019 PASS 67,570 mi None recorded
Mar 2020 FAIL 72,747 mi
PRS Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Mar 2020 PASS 72,747 mi None recorded
Mar 2021 FAIL 76,073 mi
MAJOR Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides sidewalls [205/55/16] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Mar 2021 PASS 76,074 mi None recorded
Mar 2022 FAIL 81,010 mi
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Mar 2022 PASS 81,012 mi
ADVISORY Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Mar 2023 FAIL 85,438 mi
ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Mar 2023 PASS 85,438 mi
ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Mar 2024 PASS 89,826 mi
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2025 PASS 92,631 mi
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Mar 2026 FAIL 93,668 mi
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Mar 2026 PASS 93,668 mi
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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