BU05 HAY

2015 MERCEDES-BENZ — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES-BENZ
Year
2015
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
2143 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
26 April 2027 (316 days away)
Last recorded mileage
67,784 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 38/100

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

This 2015 Mercedes-Benz has 12 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 67,784 miles. While many advisories were addressed, the repeated failures and high annual usage warrant a thorough inspection.

The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 12,027 miles per year, with a notable drop in usage between 2021 and 2024, but no suspicious mileage decreases.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS tyre defect recorded on 2025-03-25, indicating a critical safety failure.
  • Recurring brake pad advisories (2019, 2023, 2024) suggest ongoing wear and maintenance needs.
  • Multiple suspension failures (2023, 2024, 2025) and wheel bearing issues (2025) point to structural neglect.
  • High annual mileage (12,027 mi/yr) compared to UK average (8,000 mi/yr) will accelerate wear.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until 2027-04-26, providing peace of mind for the next two years.
  • Consistent high mileage suggests regular use and potential for good mechanical health.

Mileage history

Oct 2018: 67,784 mi PASSOct 2019: 90,011 mi PASSOct 2020: 103,615 mi PASSOct 2021: 110,801 mi PASSMar 2022: 113,312 mi PASSMar 2023: 116,132 mi FAILMar 2023: 116,134 mi PASSMar 2024: 119,477 mi FAILMar 2024: 119,477 mi PASSMar 2025: 126,356 mi FAILMar 2025: 126,436 mi PASSApr 2026: 136,221 mi PASS136k102k68kOct 2018Apr 2026

MOT test history — 9/12 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2018 PASS 67,784 mi None recorded
Oct 2019 PASS 90,011 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn down to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Brake servo vacuum pipe securing grommet split
Oct 2020 PASS 103,615 mi None recorded
Oct 2021 PASS 110,801 mi None recorded
Mar 2022 PASS 113,312 mi None recorded
Mar 2023 FAIL 116,132 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MAJOR Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Mar 2023 PASS 116,134 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Mar 2024 FAIL 119,477 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PRS Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
Mar 2024 PASS 119,477 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Mar 2025 FAIL 126,356 mi
MAJOR Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2025 PASS 126,436 mi None recorded
Apr 2026 PASS 136,221 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU05 HAY, 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.