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
- 2143 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 21 August 2026 (67 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 60,908 mi
AI verdict AVOID 36/100
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 60,908 miles. The mileage trajectory is normal, but the vehicle's past maintenance and safety record are highly problematic.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 10,470 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, but the vehicle has covered over 142,000 miles.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Aug 2024): Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DANGEROUS tyre defect on 2018-08-02 (tear, inner wall separation) — immediate safety risk.
- Recurring major failures in brakes (2017, 2024), tyres (2018, 2024), and suspension (2025).
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
- Mileage trajectory is consistent with no anomalies or fraud indicators.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a safe vehicle platform.
- MOT valid until 2026-08-21, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | PASS | 60,908 mi |
USER ENTERED strange pattern front head lights USER ENTERED minor play nsf drop link USER ENTERED brake fluid getting low / rear tyres 3mm at lowest part
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| Mar 2016 | PASS | 77,357 mi |
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Front tyres wearing on outer edges ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall
|
| Sep 2017 | PASS | 88,894 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
|
| Aug 2018 | FAIL | 96,085 mi |
MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall separation (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Aug 2018 | PASS | 96,085 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2019 | PASS | 104,204 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
|
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 106,752 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
|
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 111,153 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SUBFRAME (6.2.2 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SUBFRAME (6.2.2 (d) (i))
|
| Jul 2022 | PASS | 117,315 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 125,484 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Aug 2024 | FAIL | 134,075 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| Aug 2024 | PASS | 134,075 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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| Aug 2025 | FAIL | 142,913 mi |
MAJOR Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) MAJOR Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative height sensor (4.1.5 (a)) MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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| Aug 2025 | PASS | 142,913 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
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