2017 MERCEDES-BENZ — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Year
- 2017
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- RED
- Engine
- 1595 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 22 January 2027 (222 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 11,386 mi
AI verdict AVOID 43/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2017 Mercedes-Benz has 10 MOT tests on record with a 70% pass rate and 11,386 miles. The vehicle's low mileage for its age, combined with a significant service gap in 2022, raises serious questions about its maintenance and overall reliability.
The vehicle shows normal usage with 7,847 miles/year, but a significant 2022 service gap and inconsistent annual mileage patterns (e.g., 18,828 miles in 2023) warrant careful investigation.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS defect: Front Brakes imbalanced (Jan 2025) — immediate safety risk.
- DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Front Tyre cut (Jan 2026) — immediate safety risk.
- Recurring Brake System failures: Multiple advisories and failures across 2024 and 2025 tests.
- Recurring Tyre System failures: Multiple advisories and failures across 2020, 2024, and 2026 tests.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Valid MOT until January 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Consistent mileage trajectory: Average 7,847 miles/year aligns with typical UK usage.
- No major structural corrosion: MOT history does not indicate significant chassis or frame issues.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/10 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | PASS | 11,386 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Jul 2020 | PASS | 11,975 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2021 | PASS | 21,458 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2023 | PASS | 40,286 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2024 | FAIL | 51,982 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) 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))
|
| Jan 2024 | PASS | 51,982 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))
|
| Jan 2025 | FAIL | 62,990 mi |
DANGEROUS Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
|
| Jan 2025 | PASS | 62,994 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2026 | FAIL | 71,113 mi |
DANGEROUS Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
|
| Jan 2026 | PASS | 71,144 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV17 APF, 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.