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12 SJL

2018 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

50,319 mi
Last recorded50,319 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz E45,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 SJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 50,319 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 183,937 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))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 47,010 miles

Rear Run flat and Non Run Flat on same axle. not recommended

Fail 27 Aug 2025 47,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Run flat and Non Run Flat on same axle. not recommended

Pass 1 Oct 2024 172,506 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 35,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 35,323 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 158,894 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 25,369 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 156,077 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 20,790 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 154,442 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 16,382 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 151,380 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 148,060 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 144,500 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 132,209 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 116,084 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 97,132 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 97,132 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 88,930 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 88,930 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 81,051 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 68,725 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs slightly deteriorated on inside surfaces

Pass 17 Aug 2010 60,915 miles

the inner faces on both front brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2009 59,723 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 Rear 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 SJL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SJL, 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.

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What year was 12 SJL registered?

12 SJL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 September 2018.

Is 12 SJL safe to buy?

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