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
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 6208 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 11 September 2026 (89 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 28,848 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 62/100
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 13 MOT tests on record with a 85% pass rate and 28,848 miles. The vehicle's long-term reliability is further compromised by owner-reported faults for the timing chain and head gasket.
The vehicle shows a critical mileage anomaly: only 606 miles were recorded between registration in January 2012 and its first MOT in October 2018, followed by a significant spike in usage.
Things to check
- Mileage anomaly: Only 606 miles recorded between Jan 2012 registration and Oct 2018 first MOT.
- Recurring tyre failures: Offside Rear Tyre had a bulge (Sep 2024), Nearside Rear Inner Tyre had ply exposed (Sep 2024).
- Dangerous defect: Tyres failed as dangerous defects in Sep 2024.
- Owner-reported faults: Timing chain and head gasket issues are severe for a 2012 Mercedes-Benz.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-09-11, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Consistent annual mileage since 2018, averaging 6,380 miles/year.
- No recurring failures on critical safety systems like brakes or steering.
- Euro NCAP rating of 5/5 stars (2017) confirms high safety standards.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | PASS | 28,848 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2016 | PASS | 33,102 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak ADVISORY o/s/f road wheel fractured on inner part of rim
|
| Oct 2017 | PASS | 37,457 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2018 | PASS | 41,815 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2019 | PASS | 50,491 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 51,018 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2021 | FAIL | 56,362 mi |
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY covers fitted
|
| Sep 2021 | PASS | 56,369 mi |
ADVISORY covers fitted
|
| Jun 2022 | PASS | 64,184 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 70,938 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
|
| Sep 2024 | FAIL | 76,730 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Sep 2024 | PASS | 76,744 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Sep 2025 | PASS | 87,460 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT11 HAN, 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.