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2 PDK

2012 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

127,123 mi
Last recorded127,123 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz E72,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 PDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 127,123 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 118,803 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 118,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 109,723 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 103,301 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 96,631 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 88,391 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 84,531 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 69,993 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 57,922 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 49,544 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 39,735 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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2 PDK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E in Black 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 2 PDK, 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 2 PDK registered?

2 PDK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is 2 PDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 PDK 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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