BV59 EYY

2009 MERCEDES-BENZ — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES-BENZ
Year
2009
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1796 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
22 September 2026 (100 days away)
Last recorded mileage
18,603 mi

AI verdict AVOID 42/100

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

This 2009 Mercedes-Benz has 20 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 18,603 miles. The vehicle's mileage trajectory also shows a significant anomaly in its early life, raising serious questions about its past maintenance and roadworthiness.

The vehicle shows an unusually high initial mileage jump (21,850 mi/yr equivalent) before Jan 2018, followed by consistently low annual usage (7,110 mi/yr average).

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Sep 2024): Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its
  • AUTO-FLAGGED: 3 test failures within 12 months (Jan 2018 – Sep 2018)
  • DANGEROUS tyre defects recorded in Sep 2018 and Nov 2019, indicating severe neglect.
  • Recurring MAJOR failures in brakes (3 tests), suspension (5 tests), and steering (2 tests) across multiple years.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until September 2026, providing immediate peace of mind for road legality.
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (7,110 mi/yr) since 2018, suggesting recent light use.
  • No evidence of Cat N/S write-off markers or outstanding finance (HPI check needed).
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety foundation for its model.

Mileage history

Jan 2013: 18,603 mi PASSJan 2013: 18,603 mi FAILSep 2013: 27,360 mi PASSSep 2014: 37,913 mi PASSAug 2015: 45,157 mi PASSJul 2016: 51,605 mi PASSJan 2018: 83,573 mi FAILFeb 2018: 84,228 mi FAILSep 2018: 85,023 mi FAILSep 2018: 85,023 mi PASSNov 2019: 92,433 mi FAILNov 2019: 92,436 mi PASSSep 2020: 96,792 mi PASSSep 2021: 101,225 mi PASSSep 2022: 105,323 mi FAILSep 2022: 105,323 mi PASSSep 2023: 110,448 mi PASSSep 2024: 114,908 mi FAILSep 2024: 114,908 mi PASSSep 2025: 119,000 mi PASS119k69k19kJan 2013Sep 2025

MOT test history — 13/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2013 PASS 18,603 mi None recorded
Jan 2013 FAIL 18,603 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Sep 2013 PASS 27,360 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Sep 2014 PASS 37,913 mi None recorded
Aug 2015 PASS 45,157 mi None recorded
Jul 2016 PASS 51,605 mi None recorded
Jan 2018 FAIL 83,573 mi
ADVISORY Central stop lamp not working
FAIL Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR OF THE FRONT (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Feb 2018 FAIL 84,228 mi
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Sep 2018 FAIL 85,023 mi
MAJOR Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
MAJOR Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MINOR Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY engine covers and undertrays fitted
ADVISORY Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Sep 2018 PASS 85,023 mi
MINOR Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY engine covers and undertrays fitted
ADVISORY Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nov 2019 FAIL 92,433 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front fog lamp damaged
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nov 2019 PASS 92,436 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front fog lamp damaged
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sep 2020 PASS 96,792 mi None recorded
Sep 2021 PASS 101,225 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear exhaust bracket broken
Sep 2022 FAIL 105,323 mi
MAJOR Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Sep 2022 PASS 105,323 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Sep 2023 PASS 110,448 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Sep 2024 FAIL 114,908 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Sep 2024 PASS 114,908 mi None recorded
Sep 2025 PASS 119,000 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror indicator less than 50% not working due to damage (4.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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