2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · BD12 GFG
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 136,738 miles. MOT valid until 03 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,738 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BD12 GFG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 136,738 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BD12 GFG Mileage History
- 13/09/2022111,093 mi
- 29/08/2023124,026 mi+12,933 mi
- 11/09/2024131,941 mi+7,915 mi
- 28/09/2024132,080 mi+139 mi
- 04/11/2025136,738 mi+4,658 mi
Average of roughly 8,157 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BD12 GFG 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 GFG) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 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), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
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