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12 HRH

2014 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,649 mi
Last recorded99,649 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz E64,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 HRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 99,649 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake lower

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 96,862 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 number plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 93,645 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 93,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 85,908 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake only just meeting requirements/may need repair or adjusting

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources rear number plate light has one light not working (two fitted) (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 75,388 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 75,388 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 64,949 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 64,947 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 56,912 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 46,680 miles

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

No emission detected

Pass 30 Nov 2017 34,675 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 HRH is a 2014 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 HRH, 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 HRH registered?

12 HRH is a 2014 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 December 2014.

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