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111 LYN

2012 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,233 mi
Last recorded76,233 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz E72,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration111 LYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 76,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 71,194 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 63,319 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 57,006 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 49,510 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 41,905 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 37,997 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 32,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 24,190 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 24,190 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front both front tyres are worn on outer edges

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 15,969 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 13,346 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

engine and floor pan covers fitted.

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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111 LYN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 111 LYN, 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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What year was 111 LYN registered?

111 LYN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is 111 LYN safe to buy?

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