BT57 GLJ

2007 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES
Year
2007
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
2148 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 7 December 2025
Last recorded mileage
23,484 mi

AI verdict AVOID 53/100

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

This 2007 Mercedes has 18 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 23,484 miles. The vehicle's 19-year age, combined with a history of recurring advisories and a single dangerous emissions defect, makes this a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows normal usage with 11,044 miles/year, averaging 23,484 miles over 19 years, with no suspicious drops or spikes.

Things to check

  • Critical MOT status: 'Not valid' with expiry 2025-12-07 is impossible and a major red flag.
  • Dangerous emissions defect recorded on 2010-10-21, though no subsequent failure.
  • Recurring advisories for brakes (7), tyres (3), and suspension (1) across multiple tests.
  • Recent low mileage (4,740 miles in 12 months) after high initial usage suggests a change in use.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 11,044 miles/year.
  • No recurring failures on safety-critical systems like brakes or suspension.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates strong safety features.
  • No recent major failures or dangerous defects in the last 3 years of MOT history.

Mileage history

Oct 2010: 23,484 mi PASSOct 2011: 33,195 mi PASSOct 2012: 40,121 mi FAILOct 2012: 40,121 mi PASSOct 2013: 45,728 mi PASSOct 2014: 62,156 mi PASSOct 2015: 76,277 mi PASSOct 2016: 91,771 mi PASSOct 2017: 104,856 mi PASSNov 2018: 115,877 mi PASSNov 2019: 127,529 mi PASSNov 2020: 143,357 mi FAILNov 2020: 143,357 mi PASSNov 2021: 161,206 mi PASSNov 2022: 175,869 mi PASSNov 2023: 192,810 mi FAILDec 2023: 193,328 mi PASSDec 2024: 198,068 mi PASS198k111k23kOct 2010Dec 2024

MOT test history — 15/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2010 PASS 23,484 mi None recorded
Oct 2011 PASS 33,195 mi None recorded
Oct 2012 FAIL 40,121 mi
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oct 2012 PASS 40,121 mi None recorded
Oct 2013 PASS 45,728 mi None recorded
Oct 2014 PASS 62,156 mi
USER ENTERED Chips to windscreen
Oct 2015 PASS 76,277 mi None recorded
Oct 2016 PASS 91,771 mi
ADVISORY Both front tyres worn on edges
Oct 2017 PASS 104,856 mi
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2018 PASS 115,877 mi None recorded
Nov 2019 PASS 127,529 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nov 2020 FAIL 143,357 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nov 2020 PASS 143,357 mi None recorded
Nov 2021 PASS 161,206 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nov 2022 PASS 175,869 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nov 2023 FAIL 192,810 mi
MAJOR Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
DANGEROUS Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Dec 2023 PASS 193,328 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Dec 2024 PASS 198,068 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear 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 BT57 GLJ, 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.