2012 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · PY12 NNW
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 31,217 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,217 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY12 NNW Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 31,217 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
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PY12 NNW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (PY12 NNW) between February 2015 and November 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 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 (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)”; “Nearside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)”.
PY12 NNW Mileage History
- 25/02/201517,999 mi
- 27/02/201518,051 mi+52 mi
- 25/02/201620,862 mi+2,811 mi
- 02/03/201723,368 mi+2,506 mi
- 03/03/201723,368 mi
- 15/03/201825,127 mi+1,759 mi
- 01/05/201925,901 mi+774 mi
- 09/05/201925,971 mi+70 mi
- 27/11/202026,624 mi+653 mi
- 10/11/202127,624 mi+1,000 mi
- 25/11/202228,291 mi+667 mi
- 06/11/202329,051 mi+760 mi
- 21/11/202429,232 mi+181 mi
- 21/11/202531,217 mi+1,985 mi
Average of roughly 1,231 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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