2005 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MERCEDES
- Year
- 2005
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 2987 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 11 May 2017
- Last recorded mileage
- 61,629 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 49/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2005 Mercedes has 14 MOT tests on record with a 57% pass rate and 61,629 miles. While it has a valid Euro NCAP safety rating, the vehicle's age and extensive wear advisories warrant significant caution.
The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 12,896 miles/year, with a notable 2012 service gap and a 2015 MOT failure suggesting potential odometer fraud or inconsistent maintenance.
Things to check
- High mileage: 12,896 miles/year (UK average 8,000), indicating accelerated wear.
- Recurring suspension failures: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm failed twice (2013, 2015).
- Recurring tyre advisories: 8 advisories across 3 tests (2008, 2009, 2010) for wear.
- Recurring brake advisories: 6 advisories across 2 tests (2014, 2015) for wear.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP 5-star safety rating: Demonstrates high safety standards for its age.
- Consistent retest passes: All 6 failures were immediately rectified and passed on retest.
- No major structural failures: No major chassis or brake system failures recorded.
- Regular MOT testing: Vehicle has been regularly tested since first registration.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | PASS | 61,629 mi |
USER ENTERED nsf tyre worn on outer edge
|
| Oct 2009 | PASS | 85,971 mi |
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) USER ENTERED o/s/f fog lent broken
|
| Oct 2009 | FAIL | 85,971 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) 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) USER ENTERED o/s/f fog lent broken
|
| Jun 2010 | PASS | 99,031 mi |
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)
|
| Dec 2011 | PASS | 106,438 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2011 | FAIL | 106,438 mi |
PRS Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
|
| Jan 2013 | FAIL | 114,718 mi |
FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Power steering repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Jan 2013 | PASS | 114,718 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Feb 2014 | FAIL | 123,193 mi |
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Feb 2014 | PASS | 123,193 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2015 | FAIL | 133,338 mi |
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) PRS Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) USER ENTERED emissions too low to register
|
| Feb 2015 | PASS | 133,338 mi |
USER ENTERED emissions too low to register
|
| May 2016 | FAIL | 146,600 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
|
| May 2016 | PASS | 146,600 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV55 VJL, 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.