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20 CFS

2012 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,287 mi
Last recorded100,287 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz E72,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 CFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 100,287 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 92,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 85,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on driver's side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 78,042 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 78,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 71,729 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 64,378 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))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 57,651 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 49,203 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 42,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 34,223 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 28,083 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted

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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20 CFS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 20 CFS, 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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What year was 20 CFS registered?

20 CFS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 December 2012.

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