2012 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · AJ62 FNC
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 150,400 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,400 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AJ62 FNC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2025
- 150,400 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
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AJ62 FNC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (AJ62 FNC) between April 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 November 2025 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 (7 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
AJ62 FNC Mileage History
- 11/04/2023117,903 mi
- 14/04/2023117,903 mi
- 10/07/2024130,793 mi+12,890 mi
- 01/11/2025150,400 mi+19,607 mi
Average of roughly 12,696 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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