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
- PETROL
- Colour
- RED
- Engine
- 3498 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 8 June 2025
- Last recorded mileage
- 21,853 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 2008 Mercedes has 16 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 21,853 miles. The recurring brake system advisories and unexplained history gaps make this a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows very low usage, averaging 2,888 miles/year, with a significant 3-year MOT gap (Jul 2019–Jun 2023) where mileage is unverified, indicating potential odometer fraud.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: 3 test failures within 12 months (Jun 2023 – May 2024)
- Critical 3-year MOT gap (Jul 2019–Jun 2023) — no test recorded, mileage unverified.
- Very low mileage (21,853 mi) for an 18-year-old vehicle, suggesting long periods of inactivity.
- Recurring brake system advisories (Jun 2023, May 2024) indicate a pattern of wear.
Working in its favour
- No recorded failures for the timing chain or head gasket, common Mercedes issues.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its age.
- The vehicle has a consistent, albeit low, mileage history since its first MOT in 2018.
- No recent MOT failures or advisories for the last 12 months, suggesting current roadworthiness.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/16 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | PASS | 21,853 mi |
USER ENTERED Unable to check all under side components due to sheilds.
|
| Sep 2011 | FAIL | 21,853 mi |
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) USER ENTERED Unable to check all under side components due to sheilds.
|
| Nov 2012 | FAIL | 26,241 mi |
FAIL Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) FAIL Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) FAIL Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) 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)
|
| Nov 2012 | PASS | 26,241 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 2013 | PASS | 32,203 mi |
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
|
| Dec 2013 | FAIL | 32,203 mi |
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
|
| Nov 2014 | PASS | 34,469 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2015 | PASS | 35,866 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Dec 2016 | PASS | 38,098 mi |
ADVISORY hand brake dose not lock up ADVISORY rear brake pads worn low ADVISORY brake peddle has travel but not excessive but brakes need attention as do not feel as sharp as expected
|
| Jun 2018 | PASS | 41,334 mi |
ADVISORY rear brake pads 1000 miles left approx ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Jul 2019 | PASS | 44,658 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Nail in tyre
|
| Jun 2023 | FAIL | 46,245 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) MAJOR Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) MAJOR Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front and rear discs surface corroded
|
| Jun 2023 | PASS | 46,251 mi |
ADVISORY Front and rear discs surface corroded
|
| May 2024 | FAIL | 47,403 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
|
| May 2024 | FAIL | 47,410 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
|
| May 2024 | PASS | 47,416 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV58 UOT, 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.