BL61 OPN

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
10 October 2026 (118 days away)
Last recorded mileage
15,919 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 46/100

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 15,919 miles. While mileage is low, the consistent need for tyre replacements and the extensive brake wear advisories indicate potential underlying issues.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,636 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, though the low usage may contribute to wear-and-tear issues.

Things to check

  • Four DANGEROUS tyre defects recorded across multiple MOT tests (Oct 2021, Oct 2022, Oct 2023, Oct 2025).
  • Extensive recurring brake system advisories (7 advisories) from Jan 2019 to Oct 2024, indicating chronic wear.
  • Major failure for Emissions in Oct 2023, though rectified, suggests potential underlying engine issues.
  • Major failure for Lights in Oct 2023, though rectified, suggests potential electrical gremlins.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until October 2026, offering immediate peace of mind.
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (5,636 mi/yr) suggests light use and less engine/drivetrain stress.

Mileage history

Dec 2014: 15,919 mi PASSJan 2016: 22,989 mi FAILJan 2016: 22,989 mi PASSJan 2017: 24,031 mi PASSJan 2018: 25,030 mi PASSJan 2019: 30,276 mi PASSOct 2019: 32,956 mi PASSOct 2020: 39,422 mi PASSOct 2021: 46,217 mi FAILOct 2021: 46,217 mi PASSOct 2022: 55,834 mi PASSOct 2023: 67,184 mi FAILOct 2023: 67,184 mi PASSOct 2024: 72,747 mi PASSOct 2025: 77,641 mi FAILOct 2025: 77,641 mi PASS78k47k16kDec 2014Oct 2025

MOT test history — 12/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2014 PASS 15,919 mi None recorded
Jan 2016 FAIL 22,989 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISORY Offside Rear close to legal limit across tread
Jan 2016 PASS 22,989 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Rear close to legal limit across tread
Jan 2017 PASS 24,031 mi None recorded
Jan 2018 PASS 25,030 mi None recorded
Jan 2019 PASS 30,276 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oct 2019 PASS 32,956 mi None recorded
Oct 2020 PASS 39,422 mi None recorded
Oct 2021 FAIL 46,217 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Oct 2021 PASS 46,217 mi None recorded
Oct 2022 PASS 55,834 mi None recorded
Oct 2023 FAIL 67,184 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY front brake discs worn
Oct 2023 PASS 67,184 mi
ADVISORY front brake discs worn
Oct 2024 PASS 72,747 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oct 2025 FAIL 77,641 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Oct 2025 PASS 77,641 mi None recorded

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