2012 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · J17 TAO
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2012. Recorded mileage 81,706 miles. MOT valid until 23/06/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,706 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 2987cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
J17 TAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 81,706 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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J17 TAO Mileage History
- 17/05/202366,069 mi
- 18/05/202366,071 mi+2 mi
- 25/06/202471,534 mi+5,463 mi
- 19/06/202577,004 mi+5,470 mi
- 22/06/202681,706 mi+4,702 mi
Average of roughly 5,045 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J17 TAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (J17 TAO) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/35/19 inner sidewa”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall - 255/30/19 (5.2.”.
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