BV05 XVY

2005 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES
Year
2005
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
2597 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 5 April 2019
Last recorded mileage
49,408 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 48/100

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

This 2005 Mercedes has 13 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 49,408 miles. The vehicle's age, low mileage, and SORN status present significant buying risks.

The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 9,089 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers.

Things to check

  • Recurring major failures: Tyres (3 times), Headlamps (3 times), Brakes (2 times) — persistent safety issues.
  • Wheel bearing play noted in 2008 and 2018 — indicates ongoing suspension wear.
  • SORN status and MOT expiry 2019-04-05 — vehicle has been off-road or requires immediate re-registration.
  • Service gaps: 2011 and 2014 — periods of unrecorded maintenance or potential SORN.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent mileage: 49,408 miles over 21 years, averaging 9,089 miles/year, aligns with UK usage.
  • Recent clean MOT: Passed April 2018 with no failures or advisories, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Euro NCAP rating: 5/5 stars (2017) — excellent safety rating for a 2005 Mercedes-Benz.
  • No mileage anomalies: Consistent annual usage, no suspicious drops or round numbers.

Mileage history

Apr 2008: 49,408 mi FAILApr 2008: 49,416 mi PASSSep 2009: 60,712 mi PASSOct 2010: 66,916 mi PASSApr 2012: 76,279 mi PASSOct 2013: 86,753 mi FAILOct 2013: 86,753 mi PASSApr 2015: 100,609 mi PASSApr 2016: 107,482 mi PASSMar 2017: 114,577 mi FAILApr 2017: 114,620 mi PASSApr 2018: 120,600 mi FAILApr 2018: 120,600 mi PASS121k85k49kApr 2008Apr 2018

MOT test history — 9/13 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2008 FAIL 49,408 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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 Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
ADVISORY Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Apr 2008 PASS 49,416 mi
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 Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
ADVISORY Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Sep 2009 PASS 60,712 mi None recorded
Oct 2010 PASS 66,916 mi None recorded
Apr 2012 PASS 76,279 mi None recorded
Oct 2013 FAIL 86,753 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
USER ENTERED near side rear outer drive shaft gaiter split
USER ENTERED front brake discs worn
Oct 2013 PASS 86,753 mi
ADVISORY Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
USER ENTERED near side rear outer drive shaft gaiter split
USER ENTERED front brake discs worn
Apr 2015 PASS 100,609 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2016 PASS 107,482 mi
ADVISORY Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY back up tail lights in use
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Mar 2017 FAIL 114,577 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY rear wheel bearings not fully checked as brakes are binding
ADVISORY near side front tyre heavily worn on outer edge
ADVISORY near side rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FAIL Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Apr 2017 PASS 114,620 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY near side front tyre heavily worn on outer edge
ADVISORY near side rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2018 FAIL 120,600 mi
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY both front exhaust pipe mounting brackets deteriorating/ corroded
Apr 2018 PASS 120,600 mi
ADVISORY Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY both front exhaust pipe mounting brackets deteriorating/ corroded

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