2012 Mercedes-Benz E350 SPT CDI Bluecy 265 A 3.0L Heavy oil · AV61 VRT
2012 Mercedes-Benz E350 SPT CDI Bluecy 265 A (3.0L, heavy oil). First registered 30 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 163,257 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E350 SPT CDI BLUECY 265 A
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,257 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AV61 VRT Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2025
- 163,257 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV61 VRT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350 Spt Cdi Bluecy 265 A (AV61 VRT) between January 2015 and July 2025.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 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: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
AV61 VRT Mileage History
- 13/01/201554,975 mi
- 29/12/201566,819 mi+11,844 mi
- 22/12/201678,567 mi+11,748 mi
- 03/01/201890,275 mi+11,708 mi
- 03/01/201890,275 mi
- 02/02/201990,938 mi+663 mi
- 22/11/2021119,510 mi+28,572 mi
- 26/06/2025163,257 mi+43,747 mi
- 16/07/2025163,257 mi
Average of roughly 10,307 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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