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23 VRE

2012 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,820 mi
Last recorded82,820 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz E72,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration23 VRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 82,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

manufacturers undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Aug 2024 79,380 miles

Manufacturers engine covers/undertrays fitted at time of test covering the majority of the underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Sep 2023 76,299 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 72,085 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 69,138 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 67,720 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 62,035 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 56,172 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 50,875 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 46,040 miles

deep cut in outer wall on nearside front tyre - no cords visible

Pass 21 Apr 2015 40,205 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 40,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front tyres bald on edges.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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23 VRE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E in Silver 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 23 VRE, 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 23 VRE registered?

23 VRE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is 23 VRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 23 VRE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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