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61 RYC

2012 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,330 mi
Last recorded174,330 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz E72,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration61 RYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 174,330 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 174,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 170,416 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 170,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2024 168,162 miles

has crack in screen

Pass 7 Oct 2022 166,645 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 155,616 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 143,442 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 131,941 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 115,116 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 101,489 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 80,781 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 60,851 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 54,451 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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61 RYC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E in Grey 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 61 RYC, 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 61 RYC registered?

61 RYC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is 61 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 61 RYC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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