2010 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · D29 LAL
2010 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2010. Recorded mileage 123,824 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,824 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D29 LAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 123,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D29 LAL 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 2010 Mercedes-Benz E (D29 LAL) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 December 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). 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.
D29 LAL Mileage History
- 16/12/2022109,704 mi
- 16/12/2022109,704 mi
- 20/11/2023114,485 mi+4,781 mi
- 16/12/2024120,656 mi+6,171 mi
- 15/12/2025123,824 mi+3,168 mi
Average of roughly 4,710 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W212)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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