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12 ARD

2014 Mercedes-benz E

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,851 mi
Last recorded95,851 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz E64,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 ARD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 95,851 miles

n/s body trim loose

Pass 20 Jan 2025 83,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose Sill Trim slightly loose/ damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch damaged

Offside Rear Outer Lamp unit cracked/damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2024 64,546 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 47,213 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 35,590 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly uneven tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 25,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 19,122 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 15,656 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 15,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 13,179 miles

Rear tyres 3mm

wet test

Pass 1 Feb 2017 9,415 miles

wet test

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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12 ARD is a 2014 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 64,315 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 12 ARD, 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 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 12 ARD registered?

12 ARD is a 2014 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 January 2014.

Is 12 ARD safe to buy?

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