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A10 VDB

2012 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,368 mi
Last recorded112,368 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz E72,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 VDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 112,368 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 112,368 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 107,339 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 96,681 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 86,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 73,980 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 73,978 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play downward facing ball jiont (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 72,515 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 72,454 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 69,861 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 65,261 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 59,214 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 49,901 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 31,243 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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A10 VDB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E in Black 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 VDB, 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 A10 VDB registered?

A10 VDB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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