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298 WPH

2012 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,122 mi
Last recorded106,122 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz E72,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration298 WPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 106,122 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 98,253 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 90,002 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r brake pipe corroded near flexi brake hose bracket. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 89,760 miles

Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear subframe corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r brake pipe corroded near flexi brake hose bracket. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 81,989 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 73,704 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 64,569 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 64,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 59,104 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 50,285 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 39,931 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 26,967 miles

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

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Pass 22 Sep 2015 17,100 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER SHOULDERS AS YET NO CORDS EXPOSED

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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298 WPH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E in Grey 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 298 WPH, 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 298 WPH registered?

298 WPH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is 298 WPH safe to buy?

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