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45 XE

2012 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

147,385 mi
Last recorded147,385 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz E72,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration45 XE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 147,385 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 145,132 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 142,101 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 138,253 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 135,200 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 132,300 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 131,145 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 118,141 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 103,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 103,091 miles

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 88,769 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 74,679 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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45 XE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 45 XE, 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 45 XE registered?

45 XE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is 45 XE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 45 XE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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