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A10 DSC

2012 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,259 mi
Last recorded60,259 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz E72,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 DSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 60,259 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 60,259 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 54,728 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 52,337 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 52,337 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 47,502 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 43,023 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 39,652 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 36,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge margin of pass fail. 1.6mm tread immediate change required (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 30,802 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jul 2017 25,765 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 20,322 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 18,094 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 16,769 miles

Bonnet safety catch missing

NSR tyre 2mm and nail in tread

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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A10 DSC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A10 DSC, 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 A10 DSC registered?

A10 DSC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is A10 DSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 DSC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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