Found a vehicle on mobile.de and not sure whether the listing is legit? Paste the mobile.de link into InseratCheck – the system recognises mobile.de and automatically opens the text field. Paste the listing text and you'll get an analysis: missing MOT/roadworthiness test (HU) details, accident indications, risky wording and more. Free for users in Germany.
Note on usage: mobile.de listings are evaluated by InseratCheck using text analysis. To do this, paste the mobile.de link on inseratcheck.de – the system recognises mobile.de and automatically opens a text field. Then copy the listing text into it. Photos and structured vehicle data are not read automatically.
Why a second look pays off
With over 1.4 million offers, mobile.de is the largest automotive marketplace in Germany. With that volume, no marketplace in the world can verify every detail. That's not an accusation – it's the reality of the used car market: mileage, maintenance history or accident-free status – these details come from the seller. Nobody checks them for you.
The result: buyers are often faced with listings that are incomplete or misleadingly worded – sometimes unintentionally, sometimes through deliberately omitted information and details you simply don't know about without experience.
The most common risks in mobile.de listings
These six risks come up most often in mobile.de listings:
Missing or expiring MOT/roadworthiness test (HU)
The MOT/roadworthiness test (HU) is one of the most important details in a listing. If it's missing or expires soon, it costs you as the buyer hard cash. InseratCheck reliably checks whether HU details are given and whether the test expires soon.
Gaps in the service history
A vehicle without a complete service book or without proof of servicing is a clear risk signal. InseratCheck detects when the listing text says nothing about a service book and asks targeted questions about the maintenance history. If a service date is explicitly mentioned in the text, we detect that as well and point it out.
Accident indications in the listing text
“Unfallfrei laut Vorbesitzer” (accident-free according to the previous owner) – this wording means nothing. InseratCheck detects terms like “Unfallschaden” (accident damage), “beschädigt” (damaged) or “Unfallfahrzeug” (accident vehicle) directly in the listing text.
Indications of a commercial sale
Some listings are explicitly aimed only at dealers or commercial buyers – not at private individuals. This is often an attempt to get around the statutory warranty: as a commercial seller, the vendor would be obliged to provide a warranty to private buyers. Something similar applies to “Kundenauftrag” (sale on behalf of a customer): here a dealer sells on behalf of a private seller – which means the statutory dealer warranty no longer applies. InseratCheck detects both variants in the listing text and points them out to you.
Imported vehicles without clear labelling
Vehicles from abroad are sometimes listed as normal used cars without clear labelling. InseratCheck detects indications of imported vehicles, US re-imports and export vehicles in the listing text.
Risky wording in the description
Certain wording is a direct warning sign. Among other things, InseratCheck detects: “wie gesehen” (as seen), “verkauft wie besichtigt” (sold as inspected), “Bastler” (for hobbyists/project car), “Projektwagen” (project car), “Teileträger” (parts donor), “kein Scheckheft” (no service book), “Motorschaden” (engine damage), “Getriebeschaden” (gearbox damage), “Hagelschaden” (hail damage).
A concrete example: what a risky listing looks like
mobile.de listing: Audi A4 Avant, built 2018, 87,000 km, €21,500. Offered by “Privat” (private seller). InseratCheck analyses the copied text and finds:
- No service book mentioned in the listing text – InseratCheck asks specifically for proof of servicing
- MOT/roadworthiness test (HU) details missing from the text
- Description contains: “Fahrzeug wird verkauft wie besichtigt” (vehicle sold as inspected) – a classic liability exclusion
InseratCheck result: Medium risk. Pointers on missing proof of servicing, missing MOT/roadworthiness test (HU) details and a sale without warranty. Before a viewing, you should specifically request copies of the service book and the HU report.
What InseratCheck detects in mobile.de listings
InseratCheck automatically analyses the pasted listing text and evaluates more than 30 risk factors:
- Missing or soon-expiring MOT/roadworthiness test (HU)
- Missing service book details; if a service date is mentioned in the text, we check whether it was more than 12 months ago
- Accident indications in the listing text (e.g. “Unfallschaden” (accident damage), “beschädigt” (damaged), “Unfallfahrzeug” (accident vehicle))
- Listings aimed only at commercial buyers
- Imported vehicles, US re-imports, export vehicles
- Risky wording such as “wie gesehen” (as seen), “Bastler” (for hobbyists), “Teileträger” (parts donor), “Motorschaden” (engine damage), “Getriebeschaden” (gearbox damage)
- Missing basic details such as mileage or MOT/roadworthiness test (HU)
The result: a score of up to 100 points with concrete pointers – so you know what to clarify before the viewing.
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How it works
- Open the mobile.de listing and copy the link
- Paste the link on inseratcheck.de – the system recognises mobile.de and opens the text field
- Paste the listing text and start the analysis – the result appears in seconds
- Read the concrete pointers and ask targeted questions
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Why InseratCheck?
Most buyers rely on their gut feeling when buying a used car – or on the seller's well-groomed appearance. Neither is any protection. InseratCheck replaces gut feeling with a systematic analysis of the listing text.
The tool detects typical risk signals that can be read from the listing text – missing details, conspicuous wording, a missing MOT/roadworthiness test (HU). Not every risk can be read from the listing. But many can – if you know what to look for.
That's exactly what InseratCheck does: systematically, quickly and for free. So you turn up to the viewing with the right questions – instead of regretting it afterwards.
Frequently asked questions about checking mobile.de listings
How do I analyse a mobile.de listing with InseratCheck?
Open the listing on mobile.de and copy the link. Paste it on inseratcheck.de – the system recognises mobile.de and automatically opens the text field. Then copy and paste the listing text, done.
Does InseratCheck detect problems with the mileage?
InseratCheck puts the mileage in relation to the vehicle's age and points out conspicuously high mileages. Whether the odometer has been tampered with can't be reliably determined from the listing alone – only an on-site inspection can do that.
What does the analysis cost?
For users in Germany, the analysis is free. For users outside Germany: 3 free analyses, then 7 days for €4.99 · 30 days for €9.99 · one-off payment, no subscription.
How reliable is the result?
InseratCheck evaluates only the pasted listing text. It's an automated risk assessment – not a technical vehicle inspection. The tool helps you ask the right questions and spot risk signals early – before you invest time and money in a viewing.
What do I do if InseratCheck reports a high risk?
Don't cancel straight away – but ask targeted questions. Use the concrete pointers from the analysis: request copies of the service book, the HU (MOT/roadworthiness test) report and the vehicle registration certificate. Have the vehicle checked by an independent garage before buying. InseratCheck can help you find a partner garage near where the vehicle is located.
Analyse your mobile.de listing for free now
Paste the link of your mobile.de listing on inseratcheck.de – the text field opens automatically. Paste the listing text and get a detailed risk assessment in seconds. Free, no registration.
Anyone who buys a vehicle without checking it pays twice: once when buying, and again with the next garage bill. InseratCheck gives you the information you need – before it's too late.