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Check by VIN: 4JGDA5HBXCA027735Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2012

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Market data updated 27.09.2026

Cars / Mercedes-Benz / M-ClassFree report · 08.10.2026
Mercedes-Benz M-Class, photos from the listing
MERCEDES-BENZ · M-CLASS · W166 · 2012
Mercedes-Benz M-Class
2012

3,5 petrol · All-wheel drive · Automatic

Listing activeTernopilUS market
Asking price19 500 $−400 $ to the market median
Mileage270 000 kmin the listing · 08.2026
History in Ukraine3 owners2 operations · since 11.2022
Needs attention1
Mileage270 000 kmabove the same-age median (220 000 km) · +23%
No issues3
Owners3 owners in UkraineNo frequent resales Usage typePrivate owners onlyNo companies among owners in Ukraine VINValidDecodes as: USA · MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
For reference3
Wanted Accidents PriceWithin the market−400 $ to the market median
02Main risks

First — what affects the decision

Grounds, value, unknowns and a check for each item.

01 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Mileage higher than typical

270 000 km — higher than typical mileage for same-age cars on the market (+23% to the median 220 000 km), +29% to the nominal benchmark 15 000 km/yr. Listing, mileage records, same-age market.

What it means
Wear of components and suspension above average; not a sign of a fault.

Unknown: Condition of components — statistics don't show it.

Grounds in the section below →
03Listing photo

How the car looks now

Seller's photos from the listing; they do not replace a body inspection and diagnostics.

Current look

21 photos listing
Shown 5 of 21.
04History and owners

Car history by date

Events, owners and gaps without records.

Events

Production year 2012

Sold to a new owner

BC1798PB · Lviv Oblast · private person · black

Sold to a new owner

BO2000AK · Ternopil Oblast · private person · black

Listing (active)

Today

price 19 500 $ · 270 000 km · listing active

Owners and registrations

3owners in Ukraine
2registration operations
2plates in records · 1 change
01
Previous owner data unknown

to 09.11.2022 · period and data unknown

02
Private person

09.11.2022 → 01.03.2023 · 3 mo

Lviv Oblast

03
Private person Current

01.03.2023 → now · 3 y 7 mo

Ternopil Oblast

The first available operation is a transfer to a new owner, so the car already had an owner before it. No information about that owner.

Registration operations · 2

DateOperation
01.03.2023Sold to a new owner
09.11.2022Sold to a new owner
Owners in Ukraine are private individuals only, with no frequent re-registrations.
05Market price

Where this price sits among similar cars

Asking price next to similar listings, the effect of the year and this listing's price changes.

Price within the usual range for similar cars, closer to the lower bound: cheaper than 59% of listings.

Within the market
Asking price19 500 $this car
Median of similar listings19 900 $the same model, close years
Difference from median−400 $cheaper than the market median · −2%

Where this price sits among similar listings

Out of 100 similar listings, 41 cheaper than this car, 59 — pricier.

How the year affects the price

−29%2009
−34%2010
−3%2011
this car's year2012
−5%2013
+9%2014
+8%2015

Listing medians of neighbouring years relative to this car's year: year older — −3% · year newer — −5%.

06Mileage

What the mileage says

How much, whether it is typical for the age and what confirms it.

Mileage270 000 kmin the listing
For age+23%to the same-age median (220 000 km)
Confirmation

Where the value comes from

Comparison with same-age cars

This carin the listing
270 000 km
Same-age mediantypical mileage on the market
this car has 50 000 km more · +23%
220 000 km
Benchmark15 000 km/yr × 14 years
this car has 60 000 km more · +29%
210 000 km
this cardifference with the car

What will confirm the mileage

  1. 1Service records with date, mileage and VINshow how the mileage grew between services
  2. 2Service invoices with odometer readingsindependent dated points, not dependent on the listing
  3. 3Mileage readings from electronic units (workshop diagnostics)control units store their own mileage value
08Cost of ownership

What it costs to own

Annual running budget calculated by LevelCar and, separately, fuel with parameters you can change.

Calculated by LevelCar

Annual running budget

Annual running costs at typical rates for this car.

per year2 470 $≈ 9 200 ₴/mo
Repair and wearbrakes, suspension, battery · 3,5% of value per year (age 14 y)
28%31 200 ₴≈ $696
Scheduled serviceoil, filters, fluids · engine 3,5 l · premium brand
25%27 200 ₴≈ $606
Depreciation3% of value per year · decrease in the car's price, not a payment
24%26 800 ₴≈ $598
Tyressummer + winter for ~4 years, seasonal change · premium class
19%21 400 ₴≈ $477
MTPL (basic policy)basic policy by engine displacement
4%4 200 ₴≈ $94
110 800 ₴≈ $2,470total per year · ≈ 9 200 ₴/mo (≈ $205/mo) 76% cash24% depreciation
84 000 ₴≈ $1,873cash costs · ≈ 7 000 ₴/mo (≈ $156/mo)everything except depreciation
26 800 ₴≈ $598depreciation · ≈ 2 200 ₴/mo (≈ $49/mo)3% of value per year · not a payment

Calculation basis: median of similar listings 19 900 $ · rate 44,86 ₴/$

09Value over time

How the value changes over the years

Five years back and ahead from the median of similar listings 19 900 $ — by the model's price curve by age.

Value by year

past years · model curvenowforecast% — difference from the value now
10Wanted

Wanted status

Status by VIN and plate on the check date.

Wanted check completed

Check by VIN and plate

Status
As of08.10.2026check date
PlateBO2000AKVIN 4JGDA5HBXCA027735
11Safety and specs

Safety, documents and equipment

Checks by VIN and plate, factory data and equipment.

VIN decoding · Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2012

4JGDA5HBXCA027735
RegionNorth America1st character: 4
CountryUSAWMI 4JG · Mercedes-Benz
Model year201210th character: C
PlantA11th character
VIN structure
  1. 1–34JG · WMImanufacturer and countryUSA · Mercedes-Benz
  2. 4–8DA5HB · VDSbody, engine, trimM-Class
  3. 9X · check digitvalid
  4. 10C · year code2012
  5. 11A · plantmanufacturer’s plant code
  6. 12–17027735 · serial numberunique to the car

Checks by VIN and plate

  • VIN: format and check digitDecodes as: USA · MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.Valid

Specs and equipment

MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelM-Class
GenerationW166
Production year2012 · 14 years
Engine3,5 l · petrol
DriveAWD
GearboxAutomatic
BodyEstate
ColourBlack
12Data completeness

What the report is based on

As of 08.10.2026.

  • Registrations in Ukraine2 operationsdata available
  • Listingfirst recorded 09.08.2026data available
  • Mileage1 readingsdata available
  • Wantedon 08.10.2026checked
  • Model marketprices of similar listingsdata available
13Conclusion

Summary

Confirmed by checks

Remains unknown

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Summary

Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2012 VIN check

This page is a short report on the Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2012: VIN 4JGDA5HBXCA027735, production year 2012, mileage 270k km, petrol engine, automatic gearbox and an asking price of $19,500. Such a check helps to quickly understand how well a specific car matches the market, whether the price looks suspiciously low and whether the mileage is typical for this year.

Insight: The car is over 10 years old — the condition of key units and rust affect price and risk the most. High mileage — service history and the condition of the engine and gearbox are decisive.

Market position

Based on current data, year ±2). Market prices range from $16,500 to $24,200 with a median of $19,900, and this offer is within the market: 2% under the median.

Insight: The price is in line with the market — a balanced offer.

History & registrations

The report includes state registry data: owners — 3, transfers — 1, plate changes — 1, years in the registry — 3. The latest recorded operation: Sold to a new owner on 09.11.2022. This data helps to assess the legal transparency of the car before buying.

Insight: A moderate number of owners (3) — typical for the car’s age. The plate was changed 1 time — such changes can split the history into separate episodes.