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5 VO

2012 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,421 mi
Last recorded87,421 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz E72,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 VO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 87,421 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear drive shaft leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 83,849 miles

Central exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 129,665 miles

Rear both rear outer cv boots slightly weeping

Pass 20 Sep 2022 76,998 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear slightly corroded rear subframe

both rear outer cv boots slightly leaking

front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2021 73,435 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 70,448 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 67,238 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 63,226 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 63,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 59,189 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 57,936 miles

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

centre exhaust clamp split/cracking,ok at time of test

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2017 57,934 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust clamp split/cracking,ok at time of test

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 43,612 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 32,468 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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5 VO 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 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 5 VO, 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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5 VO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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