BV08 LCE

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
SILVER
Engine
2148 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 29 May 2023
Last recorded mileage
82,800 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 52/100

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 17 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 82,800 miles. While mileage is consistent, the pattern of neglect in these areas makes it a high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory shows consistent high usage, averaging 12,437 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, but a significant 2021 service gap.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2020-10-01 after ADVISORY on 2019-04-01, indicating severe neglect.
  • DANGEROUS tyre failure on 2022-05-01 after ADVISORY on 2019-04-01, showing a pattern of deferred maintenance.
  • Recurring suspension arm advisories (2019, 2020, 2022) suggest ongoing wear and potential future costs.
  • The 2021 MOT gap is a significant concern, indicating a period of unverified roadworthiness.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures
  • Consistent high mileage over its lifetime, suggesting regular use and no odometer fraud.
  • Euro NCAP rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its model year.
  • No recurring major structural failures (e.g., chassis, subframe) are evident in the MOT history.

Mileage history

Feb 2011: 82,800 mi PASSMar 2012: 90,882 mi PASSApr 2013: 107,204 mi PASSApr 2013: 107,204 mi FAILApr 2014: 115,777 mi PASSApr 2015: 127,997 mi PASSApr 2016: 136,427 mi FAILApr 2016: 136,427 mi PASSMay 2017: 144,997 mi PASSMay 2018: 152,789 mi FAILMay 2018: 152,789 mi PASSApr 2019: 162,944 mi FAILApr 2019: 162,944 mi PASSOct 2020: 174,929 mi FAILOct 2020: 174,929 mi PASSMay 2022: 179,334 mi FAILMay 2022: 179,343 mi PASS179k131k83kFeb 2011May 2022

MOT test history — 11/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2011 PASS 82,800 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Mar 2012 PASS 90,882 mi
ADVISORY Rear 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
Apr 2013 PASS 107,204 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Apr 2013 FAIL 107,204 mi
PRS Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Apr 2014 PASS 115,777 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2015 PASS 127,997 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Apr 2016 FAIL 136,427 mi
PRS Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Apr 2016 PASS 136,427 mi None recorded
May 2017 PASS 144,997 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
May 2018 FAIL 152,789 mi
FAIL Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FAIL Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
May 2018 PASS 152,789 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Apr 2019 FAIL 162,944 mi
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Emissions not tested black smok (8.2.2.2 (e))
Apr 2019 PASS 162,944 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oct 2020 FAIL 174,929 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Oct 2020 PASS 174,929 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
May 2022 FAIL 179,334 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
May 2022 PASS 179,343 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV08 LCE, 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.