BV12 LSY

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
BROWN
Engine
2987 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
15 December 2026 (182 days away)
Last recorded mileage
8,136 mi

AI verdict AVOID 58/100

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 16 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 8,136 miles. However, a significant pattern of recurring suspension and brake advisories, combined with a history of major failures, indicates potential ongoing maintenance costs.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 6,435 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent spike in 2025.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: 3 test failures within 12 months (Dec 2021 – Nov 2022)
  • Recurring suspension advisories across 5 tests (e.g., Dec 2021, Nov 2022) suggest ongoing wear.
  • Recurring brake disc advisories across 3 tests (e.g., Dec 2021, Nov 2022) indicate a pattern of wear.
  • Major suspension failure (Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn) in Dec 2021.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until 2026-12-15, offering peace of mind for the next two years.
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (6,435 mi/yr) for its age, suggesting light use.

Mileage history

Mar 2015: 8,136 mi PASSMay 2016: 13,980 mi PASSMay 2017: 21,209 mi PASSMay 2018: 30,600 mi PASSMay 2019: 42,880 mi PASSMay 2020: 54,073 mi FAILMay 2020: 54,073 mi PASSDec 2020: 55,816 mi PASSDec 2021: 61,175 mi FAILDec 2021: 61,176 mi PASSNov 2022: 68,383 mi FAILNov 2022: 68,470 mi FAILNov 2022: 68,585 mi PASSNov 2023: 74,622 mi PASSNov 2024: 81,395 mi PASSDec 2025: 89,885 mi PASS90k49k8kMar 2015Dec 2025

MOT test history — 12/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2015 PASS 8,136 mi
USER ENTERED emissions too clean to register
May 2016 PASS 13,980 mi None recorded
May 2017 PASS 21,209 mi None recorded
May 2018 PASS 30,600 mi None recorded
May 2019 PASS 42,880 mi None recorded
May 2020 FAIL 54,073 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MAJOR Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
May 2020 PASS 54,073 mi None recorded
Dec 2020 PASS 55,816 mi None recorded
Dec 2021 FAIL 61,175 mi
ADVISORY Under trays fitted
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail on inner shoulder
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Dec 2021 PASS 61,176 mi None recorded
Nov 2022 FAIL 68,383 mi
MAJOR Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nov 2022 FAIL 68,470 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nov 2022 PASS 68,585 mi None recorded
Nov 2023 PASS 74,622 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2024 PASS 81,395 mi None recorded
Dec 2025 PASS 89,885 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear 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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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