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12 SAJ

2011 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,842 mi
Last recorded93,842 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz E75,221 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 SAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 93,842 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 91,630 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2024 91,630 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 90,913 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 85,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 85,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 76,253 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 76,252 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 66,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 58,924 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 53,166 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 52,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 49,601 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 41,332 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 27,420 miles

advise off side front tyre tread wearing unevenly

advise off side rear tyre,tread wearing lower in centre

advise rear brake pads wearing low

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 SAJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 75,221 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 SAJ, 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 15 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 SAJ registered?

12 SAJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is 12 SAJ safe to buy?

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