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12 R

2018 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,185 mi
Last recorded70,185 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz E45,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 70,185 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 64,227 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 58,792 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 58,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 49,045 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 48,802 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2021 36,060 miles

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 R is a 2018 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 45,093 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 R, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 12 R registered?

12 R is a 2018 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 May 2018.

Is 12 R safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 R shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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