BU09 VBE
2009 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MERCEDES
- Year
- 2009
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1796 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 7 May 2027 (327 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 36,184 mi
AI verdict AVOID 41/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2009 Mercedes has 18 MOT tests on record with a 72% pass rate and 36,184 miles. While mileage is consistent, the pattern of neglect and safety-critical issues makes this vehicle a high-risk purchase.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,847 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but the vehicle has been driven very lightly for its age.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Feb 2025): Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DANGEROUS defect: Tyres (Feb 2022, Feb 2023) — immediate safety risk.
- DANGERO
Working in its favour
- Consistent mileage trajectory over 17 years, averaging 8,847 miles/year.
- Valid MOT until May 2027, indicating current roadworthiness despite past issues.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the MOT record.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) — excellent safety credentials for its age.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 13/18 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2012 | PASS | 36,184 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2014 | PASS | 79,580 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e) ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED uneven wear both rear tyres inner edges
|
| Dec 2015 | PASS | 89,134 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2016 | PASS | 96,718 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2018 | PASS | 99,492 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated (side wall) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Jan 2019 | FAIL | 108,777 mi |
MAJOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Jan 2019 | PASS | 108,778 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2020 | PASS | 115,621 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
|
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 121,574 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
|
| Feb 2022 | FAIL | 127,591 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer 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))
|
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 127,596 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer 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))
|
| Feb 2023 | FAIL | 133,426 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advice to change (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Feb 2023 | PASS | 133,429 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2024 | FAIL | 138,002 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Feb 2024 | PASS | 138,029 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Feb 2025 | FAIL | 145,190 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Feb 2025 | PASS | 145,190 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| May 2026 | PASS | 153,582 mi |
ADVISORY Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody & Suspension Parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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