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21 UBH

2012 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,602 mi
Last recorded109,602 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz E72,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration21 UBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 109,602 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 109,591 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 100,832 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 91,316 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 80,304 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 70,243 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 70,243 miles

Headlamp aim too low both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 62,163 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))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 52,633 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 38,797 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 23,058 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 21,301 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 19,888 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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21 UBH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 21 UBH, 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 21 UBH registered?

21 UBH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is 21 UBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 21 UBH 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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