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12 ET

2010 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

80,239 mi
Last recorded80,239 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz E77,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 ET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 80,239 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 80,237 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 76,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 72,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 67,881 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 58,938 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 52,198 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 44,935 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 42,637 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 41,675 miles

Emissions too low to register on DSM

Pass 24 Dec 2016 38,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 34,740 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 32,964 miles

Dash displays service due

Headlamp beam patterns slightly irregular

Pass 23 Dec 2013 27,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ET is a 2010 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 ET, 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 ET registered?

12 ET is a 2010 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 December 2010.

Is 12 ET safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 ET shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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