2005 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MERCEDES
- Year
- 2005
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 2996 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 1 April 2016
- Last recorded mileage
- 23,763 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 75/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2005 Mercedes has 9 MOT tests on record with a 78% pass rate and 23,763 miles. The vehicle is currently untaxed and without a valid MOT.
The vehicle shows consistent, low annual mileage averaging 7,739 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent MOT pass in March 2015 at 78,794 miles.
Things to check
- 21-year-old vehicle with extensive owner-reported faults: timing chain, head gasket, wheel bearing, transmission vacuum modulator, and control arm issues.
- MOT expired 2016-04-01; vehicle is currently untaxed and not valid for road use without a new MOT.
- Two MOT failures (Apr 2013, Mar 2014) for lights and mirrors, indicating past maintenance neglect.
- Service gap in 2010 with no MOT recorded, suggesting periods of inactivity or off-road use.
Working in its favour
- Consistent, low annual mileage averaging 7,739 miles/year, indicating light use and less wear.
- No recurring MOT failures on the same critical system, suggesting issues were addressed at the time.
- Recent MOT pass in March 2015 at 78,794 miles, indicating a valid certificate at that time.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for this Mercedes model, indicating strong safety features.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/9 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | PASS | 23,763 mi |
USER ENTERED front discs ridged
|
| Nov 2009 | PASS | 31,646 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) ADVISORY Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
|
| Mar 2011 | PASS | 40,672 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2012 | PASS | 43,944 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2013 | FAIL | 60,160 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
|
| Apr 2013 | PASS | 60,161 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2014 | FAIL | 68,295 mi |
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8) FAIL Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) ADVISORY Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b) ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a) USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
|
| Mar 2014 | PASS | 68,295 mi |
ADVISORY Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b) ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a) USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
|
| Mar 2015 | PASS | 78,794 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT55 ENC, 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.