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
- PETROL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1796 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 26 October 2020
- Last recorded mileage
- 35,100 mi
AI verdict AVOID 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 16 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 35,100 miles. The vehicle's age, combined with a lack of valid MOT and recurring issues, makes it a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows normal usage with 7,792 miles/year, averaging 88,261 miles by April 2019, but no subsequent MOT tests.
Things to check
- No valid MOT since 2019-04-26 (test expiry 2020-10-26).
- 2011-02-09 FAILED MOT for a cut tyre, indicating a lack of basic maintenance.
- Vehicle is 18 years old (registered 2008-01), with significant wear expected.
- No recent MOT history available, making future roadworthiness uncertain.
Working in its favour
- Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 7,792 miles/year.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates strong safety features.
- No recent MOT failures or advisories, suggesting no immediate major defects.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/16 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | FAIL | 35,100 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
|
| Feb 2011 | PASS | 35,100 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2011 | PASS | 36,856 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2012 | PASS | 43,387 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2013 | PASS | 51,079 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2013 | FAIL | 51,079 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
|
| Sep 2014 | PASS | 55,627 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2014 | FAIL | 55,627 mi |
PRS Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
|
| Nov 2015 | PASS | 61,107 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2016 | FAIL | 67,380 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
|
| Nov 2016 | PASS | 67,380 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2017 | PASS | 72,075 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake slightly binding.
|
| Apr 2018 | FAIL | 78,910 mi |
FAIL Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
|
| Apr 2018 | PASS | 78,910 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2019 | FAIL | 88,261 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) MAJOR Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) MAJOR Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) MAJOR Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) MAJOR Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose
|
| Apr 2019 | PASS | 88,261 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV08 WXE, 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.