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9 RRJ

2012 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,972 mi
Last recorded72,972 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz E72,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 RRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 72,972 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 66,199 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 65,186 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald far outer edge

Pass 4 Sep 2023 62,626 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 59,422 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 55,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 53,524 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 50,172 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 50,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40R18 97Y XL CONTI (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 46,105 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 42,832 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 38,685 miles

Nearside Front wearing on inner and outer edges, also has small cut to side wall.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 32,530 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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9 RRJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 9 RRJ, 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 9 RRJ registered?

9 RRJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is 9 RRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9 RRJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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