2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · A5 FUS
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 17 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 72,446 miles. MOT valid until 16 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,446 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A5 FUS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 72,446 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A5 FUS 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 (A5 FUS) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 May 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: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
A5 FUS Mileage History
- 18/05/202363,442 mi
- 16/05/202469,148 mi+5,706 mi
- 16/05/202469,148 mi
- 13/05/202571,936 mi+2,788 mi
- 11/05/202672,446 mi+510 mi
Average of roughly 3,020 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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