2012 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · WG12 LUL
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2012. Recorded mileage 92,416 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,416 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG12 LUL Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/06/2023
- 92,416 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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WG12 LUL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (WG12 LUL) between June 2023 and June 2023.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 June 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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