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4 HFR

2012 Mercedes-benz E

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,737 mi
Last recorded120,737 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz E72,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 HFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2025 120,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 114,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 109,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front brake ruduction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front brake reduction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 103,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

front pads approx 3-4mm

Pass 18 Oct 2021 98,561 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 92,868 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 84,319 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 73,474 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 60,583 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 48,192 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 36,400 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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4 HFR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 4 HFR, 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 4 HFR registered?

4 HFR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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