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FT61 GZN

2012 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,213 mi
Last recorded109,213 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz E72,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 GZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 109,213 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 101,710 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 95,853 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 90,663 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 90,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2022 85,787 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 85,334 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 83,300 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 80,386 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 73,470 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 63,166 miles

engine covers and under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Apr 2017 59,794 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 59,794 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 40,575 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge + damage on outer wall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2015 31,169 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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FT61 GZN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FT61 GZN, 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 FT61 GZN registered?

FT61 GZN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is FT61 GZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 GZN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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