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
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1498 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 3 November 2026 (142 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 20,024 mi
AI verdict BUY 82/100
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 11 MOT tests on record with a 100% pass rate and 20,024 miles. While mileage is very low, the consistent maintenance and lack of recurring issues make this a strong buying prospect.
Mileage is significantly below UK average at 4,050 miles/year, with a notable drop from 49,386 miles in Oct 2021 to 56,045 miles in Oct 2025, suggesting a change in usage.
Things to check
- Mileage is very low at 4,050 miles/year, indicating minimal use and potential for age-related wear.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed — clean at last test
- Perfect MOT record with 7 consecutive passes and no failures or dangerous defects.
- No recurring advisories or failures across any system, indicating good overall maintenance.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) confirms high safety standards for this model.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/11 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | PASS | 20,024 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED There is a nail or screw, in the off side rear tyre!
|
| Apr 2016 | PASS | 23,676 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2017 | PASS | 30,325 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2018 | PASS | 36,961 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2019 | PASS | 42,264 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 47,365 mi |
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Rear Gearbox mounting defective
|
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 49,386 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Oct 2022 | PASS | 51,180 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2023 | PASS | 52,700 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Oct 2024 | PASS | 55,240 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2025 | PASS | 56,045 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF12 KFU, 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.