BV08 HCJ

2008 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES
Year
2008
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
2987 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
23 July 2026 (39 days away)
Last recorded mileage
78,505 mi

AI verdict AVOID 22/100

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

This 2008 Mercedes has 20 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 78,505 miles. While it has a current valid MOT, the underlying issues and potential for hidden problems make this a high-risk purchase.

The MOT history shows a critical mileage decrease of 68,637 miles between June 2022 (195,720 mi) and July 2023 (127,083 mi), indicating a possible odometer tampering.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Jun 2022 (195,720 mi) and Jul 2023 (127,083 mi) — possible odometer tamper
  • Mileage decreased by 68,637 miles between Jun 2022 (195,720 mi) and Jul 2023 (127,083 mi).
  • Two MOT failures on 2011-05-09 for headlamp aim and registration plate lamp.
  • Four minor tyre defects recorded across 2012-05-23 and 2013-05-22 tests.

Working in its favour

  • Current valid MOT until 2026-07-23, indicating it is roadworthy for now.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories, suggesting current owner has maintained it well.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a safe vehicle.
  • Consistent annual mileage before the 2022 anomaly, suggesting normal usage.

Mileage history

May 2011: 78,505 mi FAILMay 2011: 78,505 mi PASSMay 2012: 88,833 mi PASSMay 2013: 99,322 mi PASSAug 2014: 103,151 mi FAILAug 2014: 103,151 mi PASSJul 2015: 103,467 mi PASSJun 2016: 105,129 mi FAILJun 2016: 105,129 mi PASSJun 2017: 108,122 mi PASSJul 2018: 110,930 mi FAILJul 2018: 110,930 mi PASSJul 2019: 113,970 mi FAILJul 2019: 113,970 mi PASSJun 2020: 116,575 mi PASSJun 2021: 117,958 mi PASSJun 2022: 195,720 mi PASSJul 2023: 127,083 mi PASSJul 2024: 137,679 mi PASSJul 2025: 147,479 mi PASS196k137k79kMay 2011Jul 2025

MOT test history — 15/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2011 FAIL 78,505 mi
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Offside Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
May 2011 PASS 78,505 mi None recorded
May 2012 PASS 88,833 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED BOTH front tyres; inner tyre/tread wear
May 2013 PASS 99,322 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)
Aug 2014 FAIL 103,151 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Aug 2014 PASS 103,151 mi None recorded
Jul 2015 PASS 103,467 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED NSF Tyre is running low on the inner edge.
Jun 2016 FAIL 105,129 mi
PRS Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Jun 2016 PASS 105,129 mi None recorded
Jun 2017 PASS 108,122 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Offside Front Nail in tyre
ADVISORY missing lug from each wheel
Jul 2018 FAIL 110,930 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MINOR Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 19 psi re-inflated to 30 psi (5.2.3 (h) (i))
MINOR Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 9 psi re-inflated t30 psi (5.2.3 (h) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Jul 2018 PASS 110,930 mi
MINOR Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 19 psi re-inflated to 30 psi (5.2.3 (h) (i))
MINOR Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 9 psi re-inflated t30 psi (5.2.3 (h) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Jul 2019 FAIL 113,970 mi
PRS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Jul 2019 PASS 113,970 mi None recorded
Jun 2020 PASS 116,575 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Jun 2021 PASS 117,958 mi None recorded
Jun 2022 PASS 195,720 mi None recorded
Jul 2023 PASS 127,083 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Jul 2024 PASS 137,679 mi None recorded
Jul 2025 PASS 147,479 mi None recorded

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