2012 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MERCEDES
- Year
- 2012
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- CREAM
- Engine
- 11967 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- No details held by DVLA
- Last recorded mileage
- 346,623 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 72/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2012 Mercedes has 3 MOT tests on record with a 100% pass rate and 346,623 miles. The vehicle's high mileage and associated community-reported faults for timing chain and head gasket issues make it a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows exceptionally high mileage of 346,623 miles by 2017-12-14 and 403,385 miles by 2019-01-22, averaging 51,212 miles per year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000 miles.
Things to check
- Exceptionally high total mileage of 346,623 miles by 2017-12-14 and 403,385 miles by 2019-01-22.
- Consistent high annual usage of 51,212 miles per year, far exceeding UK average of 8,000 miles.
- Community-reported faults for timing chain and head gasket issues are critical for this high-mileage vehicle.
- No MOT advisories recorded, which is unusual for a high-mileage vehicle and suggests potential underlying issues.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed — clean at last test
- No MOT failures recorded across all tests, indicating no immediate safety concerns.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) confirms high safety standards for this model.
- Consistent high annual mileage suggests regular use and maintenance, potentially extending service intervals.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 3/3 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | PASS | 346,623 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2019 | PASS | 403,385 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2020 | PASS | 420,079 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN12 CLU, 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.