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9712 AH

2012 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

8,556 mi
Last recorded8,556 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz E72,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9712 AH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 8,556 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 8,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2024 8,082 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted limiting view of some components

Fail 28 Aug 2024 8,082 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

engine and underbody covers fitted limiting view of some components

Pass 30 Aug 2023 7,518 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted limiting view of some components

Pass 7 Sep 2022 6,934 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted limiting view of some components

Pass 15 Sep 2021 6,520 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted limiting view of some components

Pass 23 Sep 2020 5,769 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine and underbody covers fitted limiting view of some components

Pass 18 Sep 2019 5,379 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 4,862 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body trays fitted limiting view of some components

Pass 20 Sep 2017 4,302 miles

Rear o/s & n/s tyre walls cracking

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 3,825 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 3,063 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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9712 AH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E in Black 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 9712 AH, 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 9712 AH registered?

9712 AH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is 9712 AH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9712 AH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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