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78 ARM

2012 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,384 mi
Last recorded153,384 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz E72,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration78 ARM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 153,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 151,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 150,134 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 148,262 miles

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))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 148,256 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 146,843 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 145,423 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 140,984 miles

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))

n/s rear tyre side wall damaged not exposing cords

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Jun 2018 135,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust flexi slight blow

Pass 13 Jun 2017 133,848 miles

EMISSONS NIL DETECTED

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 13 Jun 2017 133,848 miles

EMISSONS NIL DETECTED

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 131,180 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 80,800 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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78 ARM 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 78 ARM, 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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78 ARM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is 78 ARM safe to buy?

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