BT53 NJV

2004 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES
Year
2004
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1689 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 25 October 2019
Last recorded mileage
17,409 mi

AI verdict AVOID 58/100

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

This 2004 Mercedes has 15 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 17,409 miles. The complete absence of modern MOT data for a 22-year-old vehicle makes it impossible to assess its current condition or safety.

The vehicle has only one recorded MOT test on 2007-01-09 at 17,409 miles, with no subsequent mileage data available, making any assessment of usage or integrity impossible.

Things to check

  • No valid MOT since 2007-01-09; vehicle is currently not road legal.
  • Mileage trajectory is completely absent from 2007 onwards, preventing any integrity checks.
  • The 2007 MOT pass is over 15 years old, with no record of subsequent tests or inspections.
  • The vehicle is untaxed, indicating it has not been used or maintained for an extended period.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
  • The single 2007-01-09 MOT pass indicates the vehicle was roadworthy at that time.
  • No recorded failures or dangerous defects from the 2007 MOT test.
  • The 2004 Mercedes-Benz model has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, indicating strong safety features.

Mileage history

Jan 2007: 17,409 mi PASSJan 2008: 23,740 mi PASSJan 2009: 29,476 mi PASSApr 2010: 35,337 mi PASSApr 2011: 39,825 mi PASSApr 2012: 44,008 mi PASSApr 2013: 47,972 mi FAILApr 2013: 47,972 mi PASSApr 2014: 52,730 mi PASSApr 2015: 55,229 mi PASSMar 2016: 57,547 mi FAILMar 2016: 57,547 mi PASSApr 2017: 64,054 mi FAILApr 2017: 64,055 mi PASSOct 2018: 88,765 mi PASS89k53k17kJan 2007Oct 2018

MOT test history — 12/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2007 PASS 17,409 mi None recorded
Jan 2008 PASS 23,740 mi None recorded
Jan 2009 PASS 29,476 mi None recorded
Apr 2010 PASS 35,337 mi None recorded
Apr 2011 PASS 39,825 mi None recorded
Apr 2012 PASS 44,008 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly 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)
Apr 2013 FAIL 47,972 mi
FAIL Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Apr 2013 PASS 47,972 mi None recorded
Apr 2014 PASS 52,730 mi
ADVISORY Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Apr 2015 PASS 55,229 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Mar 2016 FAIL 57,547 mi
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Mar 2016 PASS 57,547 mi None recorded
Apr 2017 FAIL 64,054 mi
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Apr 2017 PASS 64,055 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oct 2018 PASS 88,765 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY wipers poor
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT53 NJV, 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.