2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · KR61 GOC
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 85,391 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,391 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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KR61 GOC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 85,391 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KR61 GOC 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 (KR61 GOC) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
KR61 GOC Mileage History
- 25/01/202272,361 mi
- 19/01/202374,874 mi+2,513 mi
- 10/01/202475,433 mi+559 mi
- 28/01/202577,800 mi+2,367 mi
- 28/01/202685,391 mi+7,591 mi
Average of roughly 3,251 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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