2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · C6 BNO
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 14/09/2012. Recorded mileage 158,714 miles. MOT valid until 26/03/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,714 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 2143cc
C6 BNO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 158,714 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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C6 BNO Mileage History
- 14/07/2023136,974 mi
- 19/07/2024145,763 mi+8,789 mi
- 26/07/2024145,809 mi+46 mi
- 26/03/2026158,712 mi+12,903 mi
- 27/03/2026158,714 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 8,043 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C6 BNO 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 (C6 BNO) between July 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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