2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · P10 GBM
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 91,780 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,780 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P10 GBM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/09/2026
- 91,780 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P10 GBM 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 (P10 GBM) between January 2025 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
P10 GBM Mileage History
- 27/01/202586,264 mi
- 28/01/202586,264 mi
- 08/09/202589,756 mi+3,492 mi
- 10/09/202589,756 mi
- 07/09/202691,780 mi+2,024 mi
Average of roughly 3,427 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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