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5863 H

2012 Mercedes-benz E

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

26,944 mi
Last recorded26,944 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz E72,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5863 H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 26,944 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 26,837 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 26,718 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 26,415 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 22,603 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 20,077 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 17,354 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 14,386 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 12,509 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 12,507 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 51% out o/s lower (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 9,272 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 8,362 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 8,900 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 6,866 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres wearing bald on inner edges

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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5863 H is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 5863 H, 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 5863 H registered?

5863 H is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is 5863 H safe to buy?

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