When is the MOT due on BL61 OPH?

The MOT for BL61 OPH is due 9 July 2026 (25 days away).

DVLA records show the tax status of BL61 OPH as: Taxed.

How many MOT tests has BL61 OPH had?

BL61 OPH has 17 recorded MOT tests: 12 passed and 5 failed.

What is the mileage of BL61 OPH?

The last recorded mileage at MOT was 17892 miles.

BL61 OPH – 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ MOT History & Check

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: 9 July 2026 (25 days away)
Last recorded mileage: 17,892 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 39/100

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 17 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 17,892 miles. While mileage is consistent, the pattern of neglect in critical safety systems demands thorough investigation.

The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage (68 mi/yr equivalent) from Jan 2012 to Jul 2020, followed by normal usage, indicating a period of very low use.

Things to check

DANGEROUS tyre defects recorded in Jul 2021, Jun 2022, and Jun 2023, indicating severe neglect.
Major suspension failures in Jun 2023 and Jun 2024, and major windscreen failures in Jun 2022 and Jun 2023.
Recurring advisories for tyres, exhaust, and windscreen across multiple tests, suggesting chronic issues.
Mileage was suspiciously low (68 mi/yr equivalent) from Jan 2012 to Jul 2020, raising questions about vehicle use.

Working in its favour

Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
Valid MOT until 2026-07-09, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
Consistent mileage trajectory since 2020, averaging 7,823 miles/year, aligning with UK norms.
No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.

Mileage history

MOT test history — 12/17 passed

Date	Result	Mileage	Defects & advisories
Feb 2015	PASS	17,892 mi	ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED all tyres are starting to crack and perish
Feb 2016	PASS	22,634 mi	None recorded
Jan 2017	PASS	29,016 mi	ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2018	PASS	35,219 mi	ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Jan 2019	PASS	42,145 mi	None recorded
Feb 2020	FAIL	48,232 mi	DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Feb 2020	PASS	48,232 mi	None recorded
Jul 2020	PASS	48,260 mi	None recorded
Jul 2021	PASS	52,798 mi	ADVISORY deep cut to n/s/f tyre outer side wall ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Jun 2022	FAIL	59,351 mi	MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Jun 2022	PASS	59,353 mi	None recorded
Jun 2023	FAIL	76,202 mi	ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower lower arm has play in it DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY exhaust flexi holed
Jun 2023	PASS	76,238 mi	ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower lower arm has play in it ADVISORY exhaust flexi holed ADVISORY Offside Front tyre WORN SMOOTH at inner shoulder ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre WEARING at inner shoulder also outer wall cut ADVISORY exhaust flexi pipe damaged/deteriorating
Jun 2024	FAIL	91,345 mi	ADVISORY Small stone chips windscreen ADVISORY Low tyre pressure warning message displayed MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Subframe corroded through close to suspension mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Subframe corroded through close to suspension mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on outer shoulder of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer tyre wall damaged but not to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer tyre wall damaged but not to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
Jul 2024	PASS	91,824 mi	ADVISORY Small stone chips windscreen
Jun 2025	FAIL	105,204 mi	DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY small stone chips in windscreen MINOR Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY exhaust flexi damaged ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively also corroding at edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Jun 2025	PASS	105,435 mi	ADVISORY small stone chips in windscreen MINOR Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY exhaust flexi damaged ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively also corroding at edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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2012 MERCEDES-BENZ — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check