BV09 HVS

2009 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES
Year
2009
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
2148 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
24 March 2027 (283 days away)
Last recorded mileage
13,298 mi

AI verdict AVOID 45/100

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

This 2009 Mercedes has 20 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 13,298 miles. The vehicle's 17-year age, combined with its extensive wear, makes it a high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage, averaging 10,505 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but the car's age and recurring failures are a major concern.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Mar 2026): Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DANGEROUS tyre defects recorded in 5 separate MOT tests (e.g., Mar 2024, Feb 2019).
  • DANGEROUS suspension defect recorded in 1 MOT test (e.g., Mar 2024).
  • 4 recurring major failures across brakes, suspension, and tyres (e.g., Feb 2019, Mar 2024).

Working in its favour

  • Mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 10,505 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.
  • MOT valid until March 2027, indicating it is currently roadworthy and legally compliant.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests a strong safety foundation for its age.

Mileage history

Oct 2011: 13,298 mi PASSOct 2012: 21,591 mi PASSDec 2013: 32,835 mi PASSFeb 2014: 34,420 mi PASSFeb 2015: 44,186 mi PASSJan 2016: 55,298 mi PASSFeb 2017: 65,978 mi PASSFeb 2018: 73,818 mi PASSFeb 2019: 81,420 mi PASSFeb 2020: 91,859 mi PASSFeb 2021: 100,566 mi FAILFeb 2021: 100,568 mi PASSFeb 2022: 107,633 mi PASSMar 2023: 136,628 mi PASSMar 2024: 151,278 mi FAILMar 2024: 151,278 mi PASSMar 2025: 167,117 mi FAILMar 2025: 167,153 mi PASSMar 2026: 180,942 mi FAILMar 2026: 180,951 mi PASS181k97k13kOct 2011Mar 2026

MOT test history — 16/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2011 PASS 13,298 mi None recorded
Oct 2012 PASS 21,591 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2013 PASS 32,835 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
USER ENTERED Both front tyres worn low / almost bald & stepped on edges suspect alignment fault - 225/45ZR18 ContiSport
Feb 2014 PASS 34,420 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2015 PASS 44,186 mi None recorded
Jan 2016 PASS 55,298 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2017 PASS 65,978 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Feb 2018 PASS 73,818 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Feb 2019 PASS 81,420 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
Feb 2020 PASS 91,859 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Feb 2021 FAIL 100,566 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Feb 2021 PASS 100,568 mi None recorded
Feb 2022 PASS 107,633 mi
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Mar 2023 PASS 136,628 mi
ADVISORY Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened x 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 tyres. (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2024 FAIL 151,278 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2024 PASS 151,278 mi None recorded
Mar 2025 FAIL 167,117 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning outer light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working outer stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY engine oil leak not excessive
DANGEROUS Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm ball joint excessive worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm excess wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall excess split and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splits inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear parking brake low effort right rear
Mar 2025 PASS 167,153 mi
ADVISORY Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY engine oil leak not excessive
Mar 2026 FAIL 180,942 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Will not latch (7.1.2 (d))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Will not latch (7.1.2 (d))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured In two places (5.2.2 (a))
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust flexi damaged
ADVISORY Slight play in steering
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, n/s/r very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Under tray slightly insecure
Mar 2026 PASS 180,951 mi
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust flexi damaged
ADVISORY Slight play in steering
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, n/s/r very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Under tray slightly insecure

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