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
- BLACK
- Engine
- 2143 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 27 August 2024
- Last recorded mileage
- 78,790 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 56/100
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 13 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 78,790 miles. However, the vehicle is currently untaxed and has no valid MOT, requiring immediate attention.
The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 17,062 miles per year, with a notable drop in usage from 2019 to 2023, but no suspicious readings.
Things to check
- Recurring tyre failures (2016, 2017, 2023) indicate a persistent wear issue.
- The vehicle is currently untaxed and has no valid MOT, requiring immediate re-registration and inspection.
- High mileage (198,389 miles) suggests increased wear and tear on components.
- Previous MOT failures (2019, 2023) for tyres, though rectified, suggest a pattern of maintenance.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
- Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or spikes.
- No major structural failures or recurring dangerous defects recorded.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a safe and well-engineered vehicle.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 9/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | PASS | 78,790 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2016 | FAIL | 103,074 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
|
| Oct 2016 | PASS | 103,074 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2017 | FAIL | 124,297 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
|
| Oct 2017 | PASS | 124,297 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
|
| Nov 2018 | PASS | 146,866 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2019 | FAIL | 168,127 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) PRS Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
|
| Nov 2019 | PASS | 168,127 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Nov 2020 | PASS | 178,817 mi |
ADVISORY stone chip on screen ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
|
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 184,124 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
|
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 190,844 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2023 | FAIL | 198,389 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 198,389 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF62 MDN, 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.