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8943 PH

2012 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,783 mi
Last recorded86,783 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz E72,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8943 PH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 86,783 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 84,975 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 82,170 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 82,157 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 127,775 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2023 127,775 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall split exposing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall split exposing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 76,263 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 70,756 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 60,337 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 53,679 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 44,676 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 36,640 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 24,799 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 12,859 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 11,103 miles

offside front inner wheel rim has minor damage

Fail 26 Mar 2015 11,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front inner wheel rim has minor damage

offside front tyre inner sidewall has a tear caused by damage

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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8943 PH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 8943 PH, 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 8943 PH registered?

8943 PH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is 8943 PH safe to buy?

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