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36 PB

2012 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

33,949 mi
Last recorded33,949 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz E72,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration36 PB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 33,949 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 33,934 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 30,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 27,164 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 23,678 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 20,230 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 18,846 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 18,845 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 17,959 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 17,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 15,735 miles

offside rear and nearside front tyre outer sidewalls damaged

Pass 29 May 2018 12,815 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 10,409 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 6,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre outer wall split but not to chord

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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36 PB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 36 PB, 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 36 PB registered?

36 PB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is 36 PB safe to buy?

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