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30 XTR

2012 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

232,349 mi
Last recorded232,349 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz E72,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration30 XTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 232,349 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 229,652 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 225,291 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 193,373 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 183,710 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 163,256 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2021 163,253 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2020 148,471 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 126,338 miles

no emission print out due to low emisions

Pass 22 Feb 2018 103,421 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 77,318 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 77,308 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 51,569 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 51,559 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 26,977 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 17,094 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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30 XTR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 30 XTR, 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 30 XTR registered?

30 XTR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is 30 XTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 30 XTR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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