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
- 2143 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 3 September 2026 (80 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 16,512 mi
AI verdict AVOID 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 16,512 miles. The vehicle's low mileage for its age, combined with a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, makes its overall condition highly questionable.
The vehicle shows normal usage with 8,794 miles/year, but a significant 14-year gap in MOT testing from 2017-01-18 to 2024-08-15 is highly irregular and a major red flag.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Aug 2024): Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.1
- DANGEROUS defect: Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking (Aug 2024) — a critical safety failure.
- DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements (Aug 2024) — immediate safety risk.
- Recurring brake system failures: Multiple brake-related advisories and failures across 8+ years.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-09-03, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Consistent mileage trajectory: Average annual usage of 8,794 miles/year.
- Euro NCAP safety rating: 5-star rating for 2017 model, indicating strong safety features.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/17 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | PASS | 16,512 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Dec 2014 | PASS | 24,505 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside 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 Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
|
| Dec 2015 | PASS | 33,818 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2017 | PASS | 46,323 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2018 | PASS | 53,825 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2019 | FAIL | 61,855 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) 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))
|
| Feb 2019 | PASS | 62,036 mi |
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))
|
| Feb 2020 | PASS | 69,956 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jul 2021 | FAIL | 79,166 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i)) MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
|
| Jul 2021 | PASS | 79,166 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2022 | FAIL | 88,851 mi |
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
|
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 88,851 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2023 | FAIL | 100,386 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear brake pipe corroded MAJOR Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside front top mount slightly worn ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
|
| Sep 2023 | PASS | 100,399 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear brake pipe corroded ADVISORY Nearside front top mount slightly worn ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Aug 2024 | FAIL | 112,132 mi |
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Aug 2024 | PASS | 112,132 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Sep 2025 | PASS | 120,310 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BP12 AOL, 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.