2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · BD12 GDU
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2012. Recorded mileage 128,706 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,706 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BD12 GDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 128,706 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BD12 GDU Mileage History
- 09/06/2023107,943 mi
- 03/06/2024115,643 mi+7,700 mi
- 03/06/2024115,643 mi
- 27/05/2025120,946 mi+5,303 mi
- 29/05/2026128,706 mi+7,760 mi
Average of roughly 6,989 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BD12 GDU 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 (BD12 GDU) between June 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 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 (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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