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159 DUM

2012 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,950 mi
Last recorded106,950 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz E72,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration159 DUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 106,950 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 96,859 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 87,936 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 79,975 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 69,650 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 61,219 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 56,045 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 47,928 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 42,297 miles

Offside Front worn on inner sholder

Pass 5 Apr 2017 37,603 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 31,359 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 31,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 26,845 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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159 DUM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 159 DUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 159 DUM?

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What year was 159 DUM registered?

159 DUM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is 159 DUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 159 DUM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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