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263D571

2012 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,170 mi
Last recorded27,170 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz E72,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration263D571
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 27,170 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 26,504 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 25,723 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 24,826 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 24,826 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2022 24,147 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 22,475 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 19,439 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 19,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 15,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 15,297 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 12,568 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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263D571 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 263D571, 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 263D571 registered?

263D571 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is 263D571 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 263D571 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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