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7876 ET

2012 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,045 mi
Last recorded152,045 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz E72,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7876 ET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 152,045 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 152,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 142,612 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 133,058 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 123,991 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 123,989 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened multiple holes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 118,044 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 114,527 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 102,268 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 90,747 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 76,273 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 62,094 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2015 46,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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7876 ET is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 7876 ET, 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 7876 ET registered?

7876 ET is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is 7876 ET safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7876 ET shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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