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359 FTO

2012 Mercedes-benz E

Brown Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,619 mi
Last recorded101,619 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz E72,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration359 FTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 101,619 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 98,285 miles

covers fitted at time of test unable to facilitate full inspection

Fail 11 Sep 2024 98,285 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted at time of test unable to facilitate full inspection

Pass 14 Sep 2023 93,907 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 88,801 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 83,240 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 83,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 77,668 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 72,264 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 64,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 56,347 miles

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Aug 2016 48,429 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 41,256 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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359 FTO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E in Brown 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 359 FTO, 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

How do I check the history of 359 FTO?

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What year was 359 FTO registered?

359 FTO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is 359 FTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 359 FTO 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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