BX56 DUA

2006 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES
Year
2006
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
GREY
Engine
2987 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 7 November 2020
Last recorded mileage
48,032 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 2006 Mercedes has 17 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 48,032 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the vehicle's past issues and high usage warrant significant caution.

The vehicle shows high annual usage (12,407 miles/yr) compared to the UK average (8,000 miles/yr), with a significant drop in recent years (7,607 miles from 2018 to 2019).

Things to check

  • 2019-11-01: High annual mileage (12,407 miles/yr) compared to UK average (8,000 miles/yr).
  • 2009-08-28: Failed MOT for windscreen damage, a dangerous defect requiring immediate repair.
  • 2018-10-14: Failed MOT for exposed ply/cords on offside front tyre, indicating poor maintenance.

Working in its favour

  • 2019-11-01: Valid MOT certificate until 2020-11-07, confirming current roadworthiness.
  • 2017-10-01: Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars, indicating strong safety features for its age.
  • 2018-10-14: Immediate retest and pass after initial tyre failure, showing prompt owner action.
  • 2019-11-01: Immediate retest and pass after initial brake disc advisory, showing owner diligence.

Mileage history

Aug 2009: 48,032 mi FAILAug 2009: 48,032 mi PASSOct 2010: 67,142 mi FAILOct 2010: 67,145 mi PASSOct 2011: 77,105 mi FAILOct 2011: 77,122 mi PASSOct 2012: 104,094 mi PASSOct 2013: 115,551 mi PASSSep 2014: 125,092 mi PASSOct 2015: 136,482 mi FAILOct 2015: 136,482 mi PASSOct 2016: 145,860 mi PASSOct 2017: 156,140 mi FAILOct 2017: 156,140 mi PASSOct 2018: 164,361 mi FAILOct 2018: 164,361 mi PASSNov 2019: 171,968 mi PASS172k110k48kAug 2009Nov 2019

MOT test history — 11/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2009 FAIL 48,032 mi
FAIL Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Aug 2009 PASS 48,032 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oct 2010 FAIL 67,142 mi
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Oct 2010 PASS 67,145 mi None recorded
Oct 2011 FAIL 77,105 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oct 2011 PASS 77,122 mi None recorded
Oct 2012 PASS 104,094 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED Both front tyres worn inner and outer edge just legal
Oct 2013 PASS 115,551 mi None recorded
Sep 2014 PASS 125,092 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)
Oct 2015 FAIL 136,482 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Oct 2015 PASS 136,482 mi None recorded
Oct 2016 PASS 145,860 mi None recorded
Oct 2017 FAIL 156,140 mi
FAIL Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FAIL Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oct 2017 PASS 156,140 mi None recorded
Oct 2018 FAIL 164,361 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oct 2018 PASS 164,361 mi None recorded
Nov 2019 PASS 171,968 mi None recorded

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