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
- 2987 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 12 August 2026 (59 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 27,619 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 45/100
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 77% pass rate and 27,619 miles. While mileage is consistent, the repeated brake issues suggest a potential underlying problem.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal usage with 27,619 miles over 14 years, averaging 6,789 miles per year, which is below the UK average of 8,000.
Things to check
- Aug 2025: DANGEROUS defect for Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system.
- Jul 2024: Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advisory, escalating to a DANGEROUS failure in Aug 2025.
- May 2022: Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture advisory.
- May 2022: Brake performance unable to be tested advisory, indicating a significant brake system issue.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
- Valid MOT until 08/12/2026, offering immediate peace of mind.
- Consistent, normal mileage trajectory over its 14-year lifespan.
- No recurring failures on critical safety systems like steering or suspension.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | PASS | 27,619 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a) ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) USER ENTERED front wipers slightly smearing USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
|
| Nov 2016 | FAIL | 34,414 mi |
FAIL Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both fronts on inner sidewalls (4.1.D.1b) ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear close to wearbars (4.1.E.1)
|
| Nov 2016 | PASS | 34,422 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2018 | PASS | 52,462 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2019 | PASS | 63,808 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2020 | PASS | 74,866 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
|
| Mar 2021 | FAIL | 79,801 mi |
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 79,806 mi | None recorded |
| May 2022 | PASS | 88,347 mi |
MINOR Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
|
| Jul 2023 | PASS | 89,167 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 91,120 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) 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))
|
| Aug 2025 | FAIL | 92,503 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) MAJOR Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
|
| Aug 2025 | PASS | 92,505 mi | None recorded |
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