BU15 YDH

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
BLUE
Engine
2143 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
28 May 2027 (348 days away)
Last recorded mileage
41,589 mi

AI verdict AVOID 31/100

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 13 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 41,589 miles. The vehicle's mileage trajectory is also highly suspicious, indicating periods of very low usage.

The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before May 2022 (828 mi/yr equivalent), followed by normal usage, indicating potential odometer fraud or periods of inactivity.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (May 2025): Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached , bolts insecure at hu
  • DANGEROUS tyre defects on 2019-05-20 and 2020-05-29, indicating severe neglect.
  • DANGEROUS Nearside Front Wheel bearing play on 2020-05-29, a recurring and serious issue.
  • Recurring brake hose advisories on 2025-05-20 and 2026-05-20, suggesting ongoing wear.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2027-05-28, providing immediate peace of mind.
  • No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects since May 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 8,597 miles since 2019, aligning with UK average.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed) or write-off markers in DVLA data.

Mileage history

May 2018: 41,589 mi PASSMay 2019: 52,381 mi FAILMay 2019: 52,382 mi PASSMay 2020: 62,937 mi FAILMay 2020: 62,937 mi PASSMay 2021: 64,948 mi PASSMay 2022: 65,765 mi PASSMay 2023: 70,720 mi PASSMay 2024: 83,324 mi PASSMay 2025: 91,312 mi FAILMay 2025: 91,312 mi PASSMay 2026: 97,779 mi FAILMay 2026: 97,779 mi PASS98k70k42kMay 2018May 2026

MOT test history — 9/13 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2018 PASS 41,589 mi None recorded
May 2019 FAIL 52,381 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
May 2019 PASS 52,382 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
May 2020 FAIL 62,937 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))
May 2020 PASS 62,937 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
May 2021 PASS 64,948 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
May 2022 PASS 65,765 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
May 2023 PASS 70,720 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
May 2024 PASS 83,324 mi None recorded
May 2025 FAIL 91,312 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords , on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords , on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached , bolts insecure at hub area (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged , swollen (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged , swollen (1.1.11 (c))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed , excessive cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
May 2025 PASS 91,312 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords , on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged , swollen (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged , swollen (1.1.11 (c))
May 2026 FAIL 97,779 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing , badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated , cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material , swollen (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material , swollen (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material , swollen (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material , swollen (1.1.11 (c))
May 2026 PASS 97,779 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing , badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated , cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material , swollen (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material , swollen (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material , swollen (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material , swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU15 YDH, 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.