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A9 CRV

2012 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,407 mi
Last recorded104,407 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz E72,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 CRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 104,407 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 47,719 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 45,743 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 42,938 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 40,104 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 104,390 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 104,390 miles

Emissions not tested MID SECTION EXHAUST LEAKING (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 37,468 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 34,342 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 31,518 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 26,763 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 26,763 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 21,833 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 17,264 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 104,383 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 12,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 104,180 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing low

Fail 12 Oct 2012 104,180 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 28 May 2008 104,149 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 103,674 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front lower wishbone bush at front of arm deteriorating

offside rear brake worn more than nearside rear

Pass 16 Mar 2006 97,931 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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A9 CRV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 A9 CRV, 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 A9 CRV registered?

A9 CRV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 December 2012.

Is A9 CRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 CRV shows 21 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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