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8 JAT

2012 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

69,483 mi
Last recorded69,483 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz E72,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 JAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 69,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 69,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge worn - Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge worn smooth - Perished - 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 65,168 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal exposed pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread shoulders n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 62,934 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 59,978 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s tread shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn to 1.6mm across width of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 55,119 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 50,873 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 48,394 miles

Under-trays are fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside parts

Fail 23 Jun 2020 48,394 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Under-trays are fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside parts

Pass 25 Jun 2019 44,077 miles

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low..visual check only....

Front tyres worn to 2.0mm on there inner tread areas

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low.. visual check only....

Undertrays are fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2018 40,954 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 58,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 31,176 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 25,788 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 18,869 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 JAT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JAT, 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 8 JAT registered?

8 JAT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is 8 JAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 JAT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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