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
- 24 November 2026 (163 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 26,429 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 54/100
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 17 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 26,429 miles. However, a pattern of recurring registration plate lamp issues and a significant mileage spike in recent years warrant careful investigation.
The vehicle shows normal annual usage (11,372 miles/year) until 2022, but then spiked to 21,063 miles in Oct 2022 and 22,192 miles in Oct 2023, indicating a change in driving habits.
Things to check
- Recurring registration plate lamp failures (Mar 2015, Oct 2022, Oct 2023) suggest a persistent electrical issue.
- Significant mileage spikes in Oct 2022 (+21,063 miles) and Oct 2023 (+22,192 miles) after 10 years of normal use.
- Oct 2018 and Oct 2020 advisories for worn front tyres indicate a recurring wear pattern.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
- Valid MOT until 2026-11-24, offering peace of mind for the next three years.
- Consistent annual mileage (11,372 miles/year) for its first 10 years, showing no fraud.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/17 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | PASS | 26,429 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2015 | FAIL | 26,429 mi |
PRS Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a) PRS Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
|
| Oct 2015 | PASS | 33,550 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2016 | PASS | 44,829 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2017 | FAIL | 55,225 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
|
| Oct 2017 | PASS | 55,225 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2018 | PASS | 63,103 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY engine covers under trays fitted
|
| Oct 2019 | PASS | 74,605 mi |
ADVISORY Covers & Trays obstructing view
|
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 81,084 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 87,721 mi |
MINOR Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
|
| Oct 2022 | FAIL | 108,784 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Alloy wheel corroded and pitted
|
| Oct 2022 | PASS | 108,784 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Alloy wheel corroded and pitted
|
| Oct 2023 | FAIL | 130,976 mi |
MAJOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
|
| Oct 2023 | PASS | 130,976 mi |
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
|
| Nov 2024 | PASS | 152,723 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2025 | FAIL | 158,143 mi |
MAJOR Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
|
| Nov 2025 | PASS | 158,189 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF12 MSX, 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.