BT55 LBN

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
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
2987 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 29 January 2020
Last recorded mileage
32,529 mi

AI verdict AVOID 54/100

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 15 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 32,529 miles. The single recorded MOT failure in 2011 for a headlamp and seat, combined with a 21-year-old vehicle, makes this a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows high annual usage of 12,887 miles/year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000 miles/year, with a recorded 32,529 miles by 2008 and 55,506 miles by 2011.

Things to check

  • No valid MOT certificate since 2008, making it illegal to drive on public roads.
  • First registration in 2005 means the vehicle is 21 years old, incurring significant wear.
  • High annual mileage (12,887 mi/yr) compared to UK average (8,000 mi/yr) suggests heavy use.
  • Single 2011 MOT failure for headlamp and seat, with no subsequent retest details.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
  • No recorded failures for the 2019 MOT test, showing immediate rectification of issues.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its era.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or round numbers detected.

Mileage history

Dec 2008: 32,529 mi PASSMay 2010: 45,502 mi PASSMay 2011: 55,500 mi FAILMay 2011: 55,506 mi PASSJun 2012: 65,001 mi FAILJun 2012: 65,001 mi PASSMar 2013: 69,719 mi PASSMar 2014: 92,826 mi PASSMar 2015: 115,338 mi PASSJan 2016: 140,400 mi FAILJan 2016: 140,400 mi PASSJan 2017: 160,149 mi PASSJan 2018: 168,585 mi PASSJan 2019: 180,743 mi FAILJan 2019: 180,743 mi PASS181k107k33kDec 2008Jan 2019

MOT test history — 11/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2008 PASS 32,529 mi None recorded
May 2010 PASS 45,502 mi
USER ENTERED offside rear tyre laminated inner sidewall
USER ENTERED nearside front tyre wearing inner edge
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside front tyre
May 2011 FAIL 55,500 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FAIL Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
May 2011 PASS 55,506 mi
USER ENTERED after inital mot vehicle returned for retest with occasional seat folded away wich was jammed partway up
Jun 2012 FAIL 65,001 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Jun 2012 PASS 65,001 mi None recorded
Mar 2013 PASS 69,719 mi None recorded
Mar 2014 PASS 92,826 mi None recorded
Mar 2015 PASS 115,338 mi None recorded
Jan 2016 FAIL 140,400 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)
Jan 2016 PASS 140,400 mi None recorded
Jan 2017 PASS 160,149 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Jan 2018 PASS 168,585 mi None recorded
Jan 2019 FAIL 180,743 mi
ADVISORY Wipers smearing
ADVISORY Small crack in OSR light
MAJOR Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jan 2019 PASS 180,743 mi
ADVISORY Wipers smearing
ADVISORY Small crack in OSR light

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT55 LBN, 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.