BD62 HNL

2012 MERCEDES-BENZ — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES-BENZ
Year
2012
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
WHITE
Engine
1796 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
12 January 2027 (211 days away)
Last recorded mileage
88,886 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 60/100

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

This 2012 Mercedes-Benz has 14 MOT tests on record with a 79% pass rate and 88,886 miles. The timing chain and head gasket are also noted as high-risk items in the community knowledge.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 11,125 miles/year, with a notable drop in annual usage from 2019 to 2022 (7,341 to 2,298 miles), but no decreases or suspicious round numbers.

Things to check

  • Recurring brake system advisories (6 related) across multiple tests indicate ongoing wear and maintenance needs.
  • Recurring suspension component advisories (2 related) for anti-roll bar dust cover and coil spring suggest structural neglect.
  • Major failure for Offside Front Road wheel cracked (Dec 2015) and Nearside Front Suspension arm excessive play (Dec 2015) are significant early-life defects.
  • Notable service gap in 2021 with no MOT recorded for 12 months, raising questions about vehicle maintenance history.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until January 2027 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or round numbers, suggesting genuine usage.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories, indicating the vehicle has been maintained to a satisfactory standard recently.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) confirms high safety standards for this model.

Mileage history

Dec 2015: 88,886 mi FAILDec 2015: 88,886 mi PASSDec 2016: 104,264 mi PASSDec 2017: 116,121 mi PASSJul 2018: 126,681 mi PASSDec 2019: 134,022 mi PASSDec 2020: 136,320 mi PASSJan 2022: 138,507 mi PASSJan 2023: 142,454 mi FAILJan 2023: 142,459 mi PASSJan 2024: 146,530 mi PASSJan 2025: 150,947 mi PASSJan 2026: 156,247 mi FAILJan 2026: 156,249 mi PASS156k123k89kDec 2015Jan 2026

MOT test history — 11/14 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2015 FAIL 88,886 mi
FAIL Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Dec 2015 PASS 88,886 mi None recorded
Dec 2016 PASS 104,264 mi
ADVISORY puncture nearside rear
ADVISORY offside rear tyre wearing inner edge
Dec 2017 PASS 116,121 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2018 PASS 126,681 mi None recorded
Dec 2019 PASS 134,022 mi None recorded
Dec 2020 PASS 136,320 mi None recorded
Jan 2022 PASS 138,507 mi
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))
Jan 2023 FAIL 142,454 mi
MAJOR Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Jan 2023 PASS 142,459 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Jan 2024 PASS 146,530 mi None recorded
Jan 2025 PASS 150,947 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Jan 2026 FAIL 156,247 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Outer sill slightly damaged underside
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water damaged (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Jan 2026 PASS 156,249 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Outer sill slightly damaged underside
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water damaged (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD62 HNL, 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.