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2012 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,695 mi
Last recorded115,695 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz E72,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration144 BUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 115,695 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 112,390 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 112,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023
Pass 12 Mar 2022 106,413 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 120,700 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 101,028 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 95,935 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 90,857 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 83,833 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 76,722 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 76,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 65,556 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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144 BUF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 72,854 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 144 BUF, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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144 BUF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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The MOT history for 144 BUF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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