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
- SILVER
- Engine
- 2143 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 7 June 2023
- Last recorded mileage
- 28,654 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 65/100
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 73% pass rate and 28,654 miles. The recurring advisories for tyres and brakes, combined with a history of significant owner-reported faults, warrant a thorough investigation.
The vehicle shows high initial usage (148,085 miles by May 2019), followed by significantly lower annual mileage (e.g., 9,264 miles in 2022), which is a major red flag for potential odometer fraud or inconsistent driving patterns.
Things to check
- Mileage trajectory is highly irregular, with 148,085 miles by May 2019, then only 9,264 miles in 2022.
- Single MOT failure on 2016-05-04 for tyre condition and rear tyre tread depth.
- Recurring advisories for worn tyres (May 2019) and fluctuating brakes (May 2017, 2018).
- High mileage for a 2012 vehicle (28,654 miles) suggests heavy commercial or high-usage history.
Working in its favour
- No major structural failures or recurring dangerous defects in the MOT history.
- The 2016-05-04 failure was immediately rectified and passed on the same day.
- Consistent annual mileage increases (pre-2022) suggest regular use and maintenance.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a well-protected vehicle.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/11 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | PASS | 28,654 mi | None recorded |
| May 2016 | FAIL | 58,944 mi |
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY both front tyres wearing uneven on the inner edges
|
| May 2016 | PASS | 58,944 mi | None recorded |
| May 2017 | PASS | 93,040 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3) ADVISORY Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
|
| May 2018 | FAIL | 123,611 mi |
FAIL Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) ADVISORY Brake pad wear warning light is on ADVISORY Front brakes lipped
|
| May 2018 | PASS | 123,611 mi | None recorded |
| May 2019 | FAIL | 148,085 mi |
MAJOR Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
|
| May 2019 | PASS | 148,220 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
|
| May 2020 | PASS | 167,026 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2021 | PASS | 176,827 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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| Jun 2022 | PASS | 186,091 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF12 OHN, 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.