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E5 MEL

2012 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 2893cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,611 mi
Last recorded58,611 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche Cayman36,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 MEL
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,893cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 58,611 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 57,020 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 55,948 miles

Offside headlamp aim is on the high limit

Pass 4 Aug 2022 53,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 53,940 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 51,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 49,961 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 48,158 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 45,810 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 43,208 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 43,168 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 33,813 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 25,730 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayman?

Based on 183,163 MOT tests across 18,218 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
3,060
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
18,218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,565
position lamp(s) not working 1,354
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 490
Headlamp aim too high 486
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E5 MEL is a 2012 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 2,893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Cayman models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 36,101 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Cayman fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,565 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E5 MEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayman typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Porsche Cayman is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E5 MEL registered?

E5 MEL is a 2012 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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The MOT history for E5 MEL 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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