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222D974

2012 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,394 mi
Last recorded95,394 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz E72,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration222D974
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 95,394 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 138,563 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 122,750 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 122,750 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 114,845 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 114,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2019 96,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 51,857 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 40,741 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 27,652 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 27,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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222D974 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 222D974, 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 222D974 registered?

222D974 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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