2012 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · E11 HAJ
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 82,562 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,562 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E11 HAJ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2026
- 82,562 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E11 HAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (E11 HAJ) between March 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside sidewall (5.2.3 (”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside sidewall (5.2.3 ”.
E11 HAJ Mileage History
- 06/03/201529,130 mi
- 01/04/201529,150 mi+20 mi
- 14/03/201634,634 mi+5,484 mi
- 15/03/201740,613 mi+5,979 mi
- 15/03/201845,427 mi+4,814 mi
- 06/03/201950,263 mi+4,836 mi
- 24/03/202056,244 mi+5,981 mi
- 25/03/202056,253 mi+9 mi
- 03/03/202160,223 mi+3,970 mi
- 24/03/202264,621 mi+4,398 mi
- 18/03/202367,611 mi+2,990 mi
- 15/03/202472,566 mi+4,955 mi
- 21/03/202577,708 mi+5,142 mi
- 24/03/202682,541 mi+4,833 mi
- 28/03/202682,562 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 4,831 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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