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8 GDM

2012 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

93,181 mi
Last recorded93,181 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz E72,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 GDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 93,181 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 87,681 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 84,537 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 84,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 78,786 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 72,960 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 67,429 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 61,202 miles

engine bay/under covers fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2018 51,880 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 42,525 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 35,067 miles

Front advise pads close to limit

Rear advise pads close to limit

Pass 3 Dec 2015 28,413 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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8 GDM 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 8 GDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 8 GDM registered?

8 GDM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is 8 GDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 GDM 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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