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2012 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,647 mi
Last recorded127,647 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz E72,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration97 PN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 127,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 123,694 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 119,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2023 119,287 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 113,834 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 101,824 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 91,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 82,467 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 75,376 miles

Engine trays fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 66,723 miles

Engine management light is illuminated

Offside Front Tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 6 Jul 2016 66,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine management light is illuminated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 4 Jul 2015 57,901 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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97 PN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 97 PN, 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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97 PN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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