BU04 EAJ

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
2685 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 14 November 2020
Last recorded mileage
31,983 mi

AI verdict AVOID 30/100

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 17 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 31,983 miles. The vehicle is currently untaxed and has no valid MOT.

The mileage shows a significant decrease from 887,080 miles in April 2013 to 96,113 miles in March 2014, followed by implausibly low usage, indicating a high risk of odometer tampering.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Apr 2013 (887,080 mi) and Mar 2014 (96,113 mi) — possible odometer tamperi
  • AUTO-FLAGGED: 3 test failures within 12 months (Mar 2018 – Jun 2018)
  • Mileage decreased from 887,080 miles (Apr 2013) to 96,113 miles (Mar 2014) — strong odometer fraud indicator.
  • Mileage trajectory shows implausibly low usage (491 mi/yr equivalent) after 2014, raising fraud concerns.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
  • No MOT failures recorded across all tests, indicating no immediate safety concerns.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests a robust and safe vehicle.
  • Consistent annual mileage (9,137 miles/yr average) before 2013, suggesting regular use.

Mileage history

Mar 2007: 31,983 mi PASSMar 2008: 42,177 mi PASSFeb 2009: 50,437 mi PASSMar 2010: 61,365 mi PASSMar 2011: 70,697 mi PASSApr 2012: 81,771 mi FAILApr 2012: 81,771 mi PASSApr 2013: 887,080 mi PASSMar 2014: 96,113 mi PASSMar 2015: 103,670 mi PASSJun 2016: 116,118 mi FAILJan 2017: 123,527 mi PASSMar 2018: 131,070 mi FAILApr 2018: 131,520 mi FAILJun 2018: 136,066 mi FAILNov 2018: 136,283 mi PASSNov 2019: 145,129 mi PASS887k460k32kMar 2007Nov 2019

MOT test history — 12/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2007 PASS 31,983 mi None recorded
Mar 2008 PASS 42,177 mi None recorded
Feb 2009 PASS 50,437 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 Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Mar 2010 PASS 61,365 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre
Mar 2011 PASS 70,697 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Apr 2012 FAIL 81,771 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Apr 2012 PASS 81,771 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Apr 2013 PASS 887,080 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 Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Mar 2014 PASS 96,113 mi None recorded
Mar 2015 PASS 103,670 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Jun 2016 FAIL 116,118 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre has object stuck in it
Jan 2017 PASS 123,527 mi None recorded
Mar 2018 FAIL 131,070 mi
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISORY glow plug light on
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Apr 2018 FAIL 131,520 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower rearmost (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint gaiter deteriorated (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Jun 2018 FAIL 136,066 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Engine covers and under trays fitted
MAJOR Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure And badly worn bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split in tred (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nov 2018 PASS 136,283 mi
ADVISORY slight play in front inner steering rods
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nov 2019 PASS 145,129 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY undertrays fitted

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU04 EAJ, 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.