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2012 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,173 mi
Last recorded138,173 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz E72,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration100 COS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 138,173 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 82,928 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 79,215 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 79,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2023 75,667 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 71,909 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 67,945 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 67,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2020 63,861 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 57,352 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 51,521 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 44,932 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 37,702 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 28,500 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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100 COS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 72,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 100 COS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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100 COS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is 100 COS safe to buy?

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