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4383 RA

2012 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,387 mi
Last recorded61,387 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz E72,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4383 RA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 61,387 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 57,824 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Jul 2023 52,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Jul 2023 52,518 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively damaged Before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Jul 2022 47,578 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))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Jul 2022 47,574 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Jul 2021 42,856 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 38,415 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 34,185 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 28,714 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Jun 2018 28,713 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres badly cracked on outside wall

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Jul 2017 24,330 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 17,131 miles

emissions too clean to register

engine covers and undertrays covering parts unable to check

Pass 27 Jun 2015 12,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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4383 RA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel 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 4383 RA, 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 4383 RA registered?

4383 RA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is 4383 RA safe to buy?

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