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
- PETROL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1796 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 18 March 2027 (277 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 6,210 mi
AI verdict AVOID 49/100
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 15 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 6,210 miles. The extremely low mileage (27,930 miles in 14 years) raises significant odometer fraud concerns.
The vehicle shows only 27,930 miles in 14 years, averaging 1,966 miles/year, which is a clear red flag for potential odometer fraud.
Things to check
- Mileage significantly below UK average: 27,930 miles over 14 years (Jan 2012).
- Recurring DANGEROUS tyre defects (Mar 2022, Mar 2023, Mar 2025) indicate chronic neglect.
- Recurring MAJOR suspension failures (Mar 2023, Mar 2025) and advisories (Feb 2021, Mar 2023) point to structural issues.
- Very low annual mileage (1,966 mi/yr) for a 2012 vehicle is highly suspicious and suggests potential odometer fraud.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until March 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No recurring failures on critical safety systems like brakes or steering.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests good inherent safety features.
- Consistent retest passes after failures, showing issues were addressed.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | PASS | 6,210 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2015 | PASS | 10,446 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2017 | PASS | 13,033 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2018 | PASS | 14,710 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2019 | PASS | 16,663 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2020 | FAIL | 18,808 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Mar 2020 | PASS | 18,810 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2021 | FAIL | 20,751 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 20,751 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
|
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 22,097 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Mar 2023 | FAIL | 23,081 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Both front tyres bald on inner edges
|
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 23,081 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Mar 2024 | PASS | 24,697 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Mar 2025 | PASS | 26,617 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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| Mar 2026 | PASS | 27,930 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL12 NGN, 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.