BF12 TTJ

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)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
31 March 2027 (290 days away)
Last recorded mileage
46,144 mi

AI verdict AVOID 31/100

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 16 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 46,144 miles. While it has a current valid MOT, the underlying issues and lack of transparency make this a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage (82 mi/yr equivalent) before Aug 2019, followed by a significant spike in usage, indicating potential odometer fraud or a period of inactivity.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS tyre defect on 2015-06-29 (46,144 mi) — immediate safety risk.
  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2026-03-31 (127,662 mi) — critical safety system.
  • Recurring wheel bearing play (2015-2016) — persistent mechanical weakness.
  • Recurring suspension arm ball joint wear (2025) — recent structural concern.

Working in its favour

  • Current valid MOT until 2027-03-31 — no immediate test required.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) — high safety standard for its era.
  • Consistent annual mileage post-2019 (8,954 mi/yr) — no recent unusual patterns.
  • No recent major failures or advisories on the most recent MOT (Apr 2026).

Mileage history

Jun 2015: 46,144 mi FAILJun 2015: 46,144 mi PASSJul 2015: 46,147 mi PASSJul 2016: 53,273 mi PASSSep 2017: 63,240 mi PASSNov 2018: 70,418 mi PASSAug 2019: 70,482 mi PASSAug 2020: 79,523 mi FAILAug 2020: 79,534 mi PASSSep 2021: 88,067 mi PASSJan 2023: 99,907 mi PASSJan 2024: 109,437 mi PASSFeb 2025: 116,033 mi FAILFeb 2025: 116,034 mi PASSMar 2026: 127,648 mi FAILApr 2026: 127,662 mi PASS128k87k46kJun 2015Apr 2026

MOT test history — 12/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2015 FAIL 46,144 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
ADVISORY Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2015 PASS 46,144 mi None recorded
Jul 2015 PASS 46,147 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Jul 2016 PASS 53,273 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth almost to cords on edges, recomend replace (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on edges, advise replace (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY covers fitted restricting view/inspection
Sep 2017 PASS 63,240 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm recommend replace (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2018 PASS 70,418 mi None recorded
Aug 2019 PASS 70,482 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))
Aug 2020 FAIL 79,523 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Aug 2020 PASS 79,534 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Sep 2021 PASS 88,067 mi None recorded
Jan 2023 PASS 99,907 mi None recorded
Jan 2024 PASS 109,437 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
Feb 2025 FAIL 116,033 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Feb 2025 PASS 116,034 mi
ADVISORY Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Mar 2026 FAIL 127,648 mi
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Apr 2026 PASS 127,662 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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