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280 KNP

2012 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,531 mi
Last recorded77,531 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz E72,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration280 KNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 77,531 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 77,531 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 72,781 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 68,477 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 64,695 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 57,739 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 54,732 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 51,737 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 45,832 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 36,177 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 26,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 18,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre sidewall has slight damage

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge

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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280 KNP 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 280 KNP, 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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280 KNP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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