2004 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MERCEDES
- Year
- 2004
- 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 17 July 2013
- Last recorded mileage
- 99,789 mi
AI verdict AVOID 57/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2004 Mercedes has 8 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 99,789 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2013-07-17, which is a critical red flag.
The vehicle shows exceptionally high annual usage, averaging 21,345 miles per year, with a notable spike in 2007-01-27 to 99,789 miles.
Things to check
- MOT status 'Not valid' with expiry 2013-07-17 — a critical and unresolved safety and legal issue.
- Dangerous tyre defect (cut in ply) on 2011-07-17 — a serious safety failure.
- High annual mileage (21,345 mi/yr) — significantly above UK average, indicating more wear and tear.
- Major suspension failure (excessive play in pin/bush) on 2011-07-17 — a significant structural defect.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) — indicates a high level of safety for its age.
- Consistent high mileage suggests regular use and maintenance, potentially extending component life.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the provided MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 6/8 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | PASS | 99,789 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
|
| Jan 2008 | PASS | 119,338 mi |
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b) USER ENTERED under bodym shields fitted front to rear USER ENTERED dip stick shaft missing
|
| Jan 2009 | PASS | 140,332 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2010 | FAIL | 153,517 mi |
FAIL Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) USER ENTERED rear number plate slightly delaminated USER ENTERED oil temp not tacken no dipstick
|
| Feb 2010 | PASS | 153,517 mi |
USER ENTERED oil temp not tacken no dipstick USER ENTERED rear number plate slightly delaminated
|
| Jul 2011 | FAIL | 170,489 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) FAIL Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) ADVISORY Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) USER ENTERED both front tyres wearing on insides USER ENTERED engine missfiring slightly USER ENTERED both rear tyres wearing on inners
|
| Jul 2011 | PASS | 170,737 mi |
USER ENTERED both front tyres wearing on insides USER ENTERED engine missfiring slightly
|
| Jul 2012 | PASS | 182,522 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BW53 NNK, 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.