BV53 TWL

2003 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES
Year
2003
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
3222 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 28 January 2019
Last recorded mileage
61,223 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 43/100

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

This 2003 Mercedes has 19 MOT tests on record with a 63% pass rate and 61,223 miles. While mileage is consistent, the repeated failures and advisories for tyres and suspension indicate significant upcoming maintenance costs.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 10,863 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, but a 2012 MOT gap is noted.

Things to check

  • Recurring tyre failures/advisories across 8 tests (Dec 2009, Aug 2010, Aug 2011, Jan 2015, Jan 2016, Jan 2017, Jan 2018) indicate chronic neglect.
  • Five major suspension failures (Aug 2011, Jan 2013, Jan 2014, Jan 2015, Jan 2016) and two coil spring advisories (Dec 2009, Aug 2010) point to structural wear.
  • Brake disc wear advisories (Jan 2015, Jan 2016) and a single major failure (Jan 2017) suggest a history of poor maintenance.
  • The 2012 MOT gap (no test recorded) is a significant concern for a 23-year-old vehicle.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 10,863 miles/year, well above UK average, indicating regular use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering, with consistent increases year-on-year.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) confirms high safety standards for this model.
  • The vehicle has a long, consistent service history, with regular MOT testing throughout its life.

Mileage history

Dec 2006: 61,223 mi FAILDec 2006: 61,223 mi PASSDec 2007: 75,052 mi PASSDec 2008: 89,921 mi FAILDec 2008: 89,921 mi PASSDec 2009: 104,445 mi PASSAug 2010: 112,855 mi PASSAug 2011: 118,847 mi FAILAug 2011: 118,848 mi PASSJan 2013: 125,163 mi PASSJan 2014: 132,236 mi FAILJan 2014: 132,251 mi PASSJan 2015: 138,821 mi FAILJan 2015: 138,844 mi PASSJan 2016: 146,218 mi PASSJan 2017: 154,989 mi FAILJan 2017: 154,990 mi PASSJan 2018: 163,548 mi FAILJan 2018: 163,549 mi PASS164k112k61kDec 2006Jan 2018

MOT test history — 12/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2006 FAIL 61,223 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)
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)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Dec 2006 PASS 61,223 mi None recorded
Dec 2007 PASS 75,052 mi None recorded
Dec 2008 FAIL 89,921 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear 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)
Dec 2008 PASS 89,921 mi None recorded
Dec 2009 PASS 104,445 mi None recorded
Aug 2010 PASS 112,855 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Aug 2011 FAIL 118,847 mi
FAIL Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Aug 2011 PASS 118,848 mi None recorded
Jan 2013 PASS 125,163 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Jan 2014 FAIL 132,236 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Jan 2014 PASS 132,251 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Jan 2015 FAIL 138,821 mi
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Jan 2015 PASS 138,844 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Jan 2016 PASS 146,218 mi
ADVISORY under trays fitted obscuring some testable components
Jan 2017 FAIL 154,989 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)
FAIL Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Jan 2017 PASS 154,990 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2018 FAIL 163,548 mi
ADVISORY engine +under trays fitted obscuring some testable components
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Jan 2018 PASS 163,549 mi
ADVISORY engine +under trays fitted obscuring some testable components
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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