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
- 11 May 2027 (331 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 44,674 mi
AI verdict AVOID 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 12 MOT tests on record with a 92% pass rate and 44,674 miles. While mileage is consistent, the repeated advisories and failures for critical safety components warrant a thorough inspection.
The vehicle shows consistent annual mileage averaging 9,282 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage over its 14-year lifespan.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (May 2026): Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Dangerous brake failure on 2026-05-11 (133,382 mi) after advisory on 2025-05-11.
- Dangerous tyre failure on 2026-05-11 (133,382 mi) after advisory on 2025-05-11.
- Multiple major failures for lights (2026-05-11) and windscreen (2026-05-11).
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 1 historical failure
- Valid MOT until 2027-05-11, providing peace of mind for the next two years.
- Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 9,282 miles/year, indicating regular use.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | PASS | 44,674 mi |
ADVISORY under trays and engine covers fitted
|
| Aug 2016 | PASS | 49,236 mi |
ADVISORY Engine covers and under trays fitted
|
| Aug 2017 | PASS | 62,062 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 2 mm (4.1.E.1)
|
| Aug 2018 | PASS | 72,566 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2019 | PASS | 84,237 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2020 | PASS | 92,244 mi |
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 98,096 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 106,485 mi |
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 115,246 mi |
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
|
| May 2025 | PASS | 122,217 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| May 2026 | FAIL | 133,382 mi |
MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MINOR Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i)) 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)) DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) ADVISORY Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY exhaust heat shield loose at rear
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| May 2026 | PASS | 133,384 mi |
MINOR Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY exhaust heat shield loose at rear
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