2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · BF12 TFV
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 26/03/2012. Recorded mileage 190,438 miles. MOT valid until 13/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,438 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 2143cc
BF12 TFV Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 190,438 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BF12 TFV Mileage History
- 03/12/201533,830 mi
- 11/11/201648,764 mi+14,934 mi
- 22/11/201762,550 mi+13,786 mi
- 13/11/201885,164 mi+22,614 mi
- 15/11/2019112,083 mi+26,919 mi
- 16/11/2019112,084 mi+1 mi
- 18/11/2020122,710 mi+10,626 mi
- 02/12/2021132,561 mi+9,851 mi
- 19/11/2022147,095 mi+14,534 mi
- 10/11/2023162,551 mi+15,456 mi
- 12/04/2024169,782 mi+7,231 mi
- 15/04/2024169,784 mi+2 mi
- 04/04/2025183,392 mi+13,608 mi
- 25/03/2026190,437 mi+7,045 mi
- 26/03/2026190,438 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 15,190 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
BF12 TFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (BF12 TFV) between December 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 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: Brakes (24 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (1.1.11 (c))”.
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