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
- 8 August 2026 (55 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 28,360 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 45/100
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 73% pass rate and 28,360 miles. While mileage is consistent, the vehicle's history of neglect and recent low usage warrant a thorough inspection.
The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before Aug 2024 (567 mi/yr equivalent) followed by normal usage, indicating a period of prolonged inactivity or very light use.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS tyre defect recorded on 2021-02-10 (Feb 2021) indicates severe neglect.
- Recurring major suspension failures (e.g., 2023-03-01) and brake system issues (e.g., 2020-02-22) suggest chronic wear.
- The 2018-02-19 test noted 'Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored' — a recurring advisory.
- The 2015-07-04 test noted 'Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components' — a safety concern.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 08-2026, providing immediate peace of mind.
- Consistent mileage trajectory post-2024, averaging 9,254 miles/year, aligning with UK norms.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
- The 2017-02-10 test passed with no failures or advisories, showing a clean record at one point.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | PASS | 28,360 mi |
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
|
| Feb 2016 | PASS | 32,693 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2017 | PASS | 54,015 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2018 | PASS | 70,482 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY under tray fitted
|
| Feb 2019 | PASS | 87,638 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY under tray fitted ADVISORY o/s front tyre side wall damaged
|
| Feb 2020 | PASS | 101,151 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY under tray fitted
|
| Feb 2021 | FAIL | 107,489 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY under tray fitted
|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 107,738 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY under tray fitted
|
| Mar 2022 | FAIL | 113,248 mi |
MINOR Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
|
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 113,248 mi |
MINOR Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
|
| Mar 2023 | FAIL | 114,723 mi |
MINOR Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
|
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 114,723 mi |
MINOR Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
|
| Aug 2024 | FAIL | 115,496 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MINOR Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) MINOR Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
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| Aug 2024 | PASS | 115,496 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) MINOR Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
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| Aug 2025 | PASS | 125,934 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear parking brake cable bracket detached but cable still supported
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