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12 DJG

2010 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,959 mi
Last recorded121,959 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz E77,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 DJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 121,959 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 115,641 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 115,639 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 109,353 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 109,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2023 98,568 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 92,338 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 86,400 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 80,335 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 71,211 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 60,371 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 60,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 50,132 miles

both front tyres wearing bald on inner edges

Fail 5 Dec 2016 50,132 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front tyres wearing bald on inner edges

Pass 1 Dec 2015 42,084 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 35,105 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 25,104 miles

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

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

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

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 DJG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 77,954 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DJG, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 12 DJG registered?

12 DJG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 December 2010.

Is 12 DJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 DJG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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