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EF12 NYW

2012 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,904 mi
Last recorded55,904 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz E72,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 NYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2025 55,904 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Lower arm upper mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Lower arm upper mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 49,869 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 46,461 miles

Rear view dash cam covering half of 1 registration plate lamp

Pass 10 Oct 2022 37,071 miles

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

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

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2021 36,590 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 33,813 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 30,409 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 26,396 miles

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

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

Nearside front Tyre wall scuffed

Pass 6 Jul 2017 21,527 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 16,632 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 11,609 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wipers smear screen slightly

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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EF12 NYW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EF12 NYW, 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 EF12 NYW registered?

EF12 NYW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is EF12 NYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 NYW shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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