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31 EG

2012 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,986 mi
Last recorded71,986 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz E72,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration31 EG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 71,986 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 70,393 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 66,091 miles

dull in light out put

Pass 2 Sep 2022 58,797 miles

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 1 Sep 2021 50,609 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 50,558 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight corroded front brake flexi ferrules

Pass 27 Aug 2020 46,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 41,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 33,982 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 28,303 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 20,774 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 20,774 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 12,430 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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31 EG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E in Silver 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 31 EG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 31 EG registered?

31 EG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is 31 EG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 31 EG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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