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87 EM

2012 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

39,517 mi
Last recorded39,517 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz E72,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration87 EM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 39,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 39,438 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 36,235 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 33,477 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 30,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/4517 w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 28,866 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 26,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges perishing some cuts in treaded area 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 25,668 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 22,289 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 20,034 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 17,298 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 12,370 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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87 EM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 87 EM, 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 87 EM registered?

87 EM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is 87 EM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 87 EM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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