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
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1796 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 7 October 2026 (115 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 14,192 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 57/100
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 92% pass rate and 14,192 miles. The car's low annual mileage for its age, combined with a history of owner-reported faults, suggests a high-risk purchase.
A critical mileage anomaly occurred between 2015-03-26 (14,192 mi) and 2016-03-11 (78,897 mi), with a further jump before 2016-03-30 (19,299 mi), indicating potential odometer fraud or a major data entry error.
Things to check
- Critical mileage discrepancy: 14,192 mi (2015-03-26) vs. 78,897 mi (2016-03-11) — 5,405× anomaly.
- Recurring anti-roll bar link advisory (Oct 2025) — indicates ongoing wear and potential future repair.
- Owner-reported faults: wheel bearing, turbo oil feed line seal leak, transmission vacuum modulator, and head gasket — high-risk components.
- Low annual mileage (5,238 mi/yr) for a 2012 vehicle suggests long periods of inactivity, which can be hard on components.
Working in its favour
- Clean MOT pass record: 8 of 8 tests passed with no failures recorded.
- No dangerous defects: All MOT advisories are minor, not safety-critical.
- Valid MOT until October 2026: No immediate retesting required.
- Euro NCAP 5-star safety rating: Excellent safety features for a 2012 vehicle.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | PASS | 14,192 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2016 | FAIL | 78,897 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Brake pad warning light on
|
| Mar 2016 | PASS | 19,299 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2016 | PASS | 20,253 mi |
ADVISORY under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.
|
| Aug 2017 | PASS | 26,245 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
|
| Aug 2018 | PASS | 31,593 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2019 | PASS | 37,057 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2020 | PASS | 41,582 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 47,576 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 54,083 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 60,101 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front under trays loose
|
| Aug 2024 | PASS | 66,205 mi |
MINOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY test able items covered by under trays
|
| Oct 2025 | PASS | 72,181 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MINOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU12 YYP, 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.