BT53 CYK

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
GREY
Engine
3199 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 1 June 2014
Last recorded mileage
22,332 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 53/100

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 11 MOT tests on record with a 64% pass rate and 22,332 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the pattern of wear and low usage raises serious questions about its long-term reliability and maintenance.

The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage of 22,332 miles over 23 years, with a significant drop to only 342 miles between May 2012 and May 2013, indicating potential odometer fraud.

Things to check

  • Mileage significantly below average: 22,332 miles over 23 years (Jan 2003) — potential odometer fraud.
  • Recurring major suspension failures: 2 major failures (coil springs, wheel bearing) across 2008 and 2013 tests.
  • Recurring major tyre failures: 2 major failures (tread depth, cuts) across 2009 and 2010 tests.
  • Not ULEZ-compliant: 23-year-old vehicle will incur daily charges in London.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating: 5/5 stars (2017) — indicates strong safety features for its age.
  • Consistent retest passes: 7 of 11 tests passed immediately after failure, showing responsive ownership.
  • No recent MOT failures: Last MOT failure was in May 2013, over 11 years ago, suggesting current roadworthiness.

Mileage history

Dec 2006: 22,332 mi PASSJan 2008: 26,723 mi PASSJan 2009: 34,474 mi FAILJan 2009: 34,474 mi PASSMay 2010: 38,749 mi FAILJun 2010: 38,751 mi PASSJun 2011: 42,195 mi PASSMay 2012: 46,174 mi FAILMay 2012: 46,177 mi PASSMay 2013: 46,519 mi FAILMay 2013: 46,521 mi PASS47k34k22kDec 2006May 2013

MOT test history — 7/11 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2006 PASS 22,332 mi None recorded
Jan 2008 PASS 26,723 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
ADVISORY Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Jan 2009 FAIL 34,474 mi
PRS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
ADVISORY Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
ADVISORY Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jan 2009 PASS 34,474 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
ADVISORY Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
ADVISORY Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
May 2010 FAIL 38,749 mi
FAIL Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Jun 2010 PASS 38,751 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Jun 2011 PASS 42,195 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2012 FAIL 46,174 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
May 2012 PASS 46,177 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
May 2013 FAIL 46,519 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
USER ENTERED all brake discs corroded
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
May 2013 PASS 46,521 mi
USER ENTERED all brake discs corroded
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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