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R15 APM

2012 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

72,660 mi
Last recorded72,660 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz E72,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 APM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 72,660 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2026 31,176 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 64,167 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 31,086 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 54,917 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 30,762 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 45,914 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 30,297 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 38,169 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 30,027 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 35,500 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 29,582 miles

Exhaust emissions too low for readout

Pass 17 Jul 2020 31,748 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 29,065 miles

Emissions too low for readout

Pass 28 Mar 2019 25,603 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 25,589 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 26,283 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 23,087 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 23,087 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 23,791 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 15,363 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 15,108 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 12,881 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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R15 APM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 R15 APM, 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 R15 APM registered?

R15 APM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is R15 APM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R15 APM shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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