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4228 MY

2012 Mercedes-benz E

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,013 mi
Last recorded87,013 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz E72,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4228 MY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 87,013 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 83,109 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 77,245 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 71,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 67,031 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 63,498 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 63,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

advice rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 14 Nov 2019 59,513 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 54,688 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

advice slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 9 Nov 2017 49,882 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 44,666 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 41,803 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front DRL lens is cracked

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in the sidewalls

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the inside edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chrome trims at the rear silencers loose

Pass 9 Jun 2015 35,849 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in the sidewall of the n/s/r tyre

small chips on the windscreen

Fail 8 Jun 2015 35,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in the sidewall of the n/s/r tyre

small chips on the windscreen

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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4228 MY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 4228 MY, 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 4228 MY registered?

4228 MY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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