BV58 CHL

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
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
2987 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 4 January 2020
Last recorded mileage
23,075 mi

AI verdict AVOID 44/100

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 14 MOT tests on record with a 57% pass rate and 23,075 miles. The mileage is unusually low for its age, and recurring advisories for critical systems like brakes and steering raise serious concerns.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage of 12,027 miles/year, averaging 23,075 miles over 18 years, which is highly unusual for a 2008 diesel.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (2014-01-02).
  • No valid MOT: Vehicle has been SORN since 2020, meaning it has not been roadworthy for over 3 years.
  • High mileage for age: 23,075 miles in 18 years is significantly lower than typical, raising questions about its true usage.
  • Recurring advisories: Multiple recurring advisories for critical systems like brakes, steering, and exhaust indicate ongoing neglect.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP rating: 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a high level of safety for its time.
  • No recent MOT failures: The single 2014 MOT failure was immediately rectified, showing some owner responsiveness.
  • Low current mileage: The vehicle currently shows very low mileage, suggesting minimal recent wear and tear.
  • No current MOT failures: The most recent MOT was a clean pass in 2018, showing no immediate issues.

Mileage history

Aug 2011: 23,075 mi PASSDec 2012: 42,600 mi FAILDec 2012: 42,635 mi PASSJan 2014: 63,035 mi FAILJan 2014: 63,035 mi PASSJan 2015: 86,517 mi FAILJan 2015: 86,582 mi PASSDec 2015: 108,333 mi FAILDec 2015: 108,335 mi PASSDec 2016: 111,534 mi PASSDec 2017: 119,595 mi FAILDec 2017: 119,596 mi PASSDec 2018: 131,583 mi FAILDec 2018: 132,008 mi PASS132k78k23kAug 2011Dec 2018

MOT test history — 8/14 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2011 PASS 23,075 mi None recorded
Dec 2012 FAIL 42,600 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)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
USER ENTERED nearside rear seatbelt not checked due to child seat fitted
USER ENTERED front brake discs and pads worn
USER ENTERED o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Dec 2012 PASS 42,635 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
USER ENTERED nearside rear seatbelt not checked due to child seat fitted
USER ENTERED front brake discs and pads worn
USER ENTERED o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Jan 2014 FAIL 63,035 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED rear differential slight oil leak
Jan 2014 PASS 63,035 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED rear differential slight oil leak
Jan 2015 FAIL 86,517 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)
Jan 2015 PASS 86,582 mi
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 2015 FAIL 108,333 mi
FAIL Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint in hub (2.5.B.1a)
FAIL Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint in hub (2.5.B.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Dec 2015 PASS 108,335 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Dec 2016 PASS 111,534 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2017 FAIL 119,595 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Dec 2017 PASS 119,596 mi
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Dec 2018 FAIL 131,583 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside steering rack end has play
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Dec 2018 PASS 132,008 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside steering rack end has play
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV58 CHL, 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.