2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · BO07 HYX
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 138,036 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BO07 HYX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 138,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BO07 HYX 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 (BO07 HYX) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BO07 HYX Mileage History
- 12/01/2023111,974 mi
- 10/01/2024120,872 mi+8,898 mi
- 08/01/2025129,479 mi+8,607 mi
- 08/01/2025129,484 mi+5 mi
- 08/01/2026138,036 mi+8,552 mi
Average of roughly 8,719 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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