2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · DA12 NFK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status. The most recent test on 4 April 2026 at 222,058 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean passes from 2024 and 2025. The maintenance trend is steady with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged across the last four annual examinations. The recorded mileage stands at 222,058 miles against a 2012 build date, equating to roughly 15,861 miles per year and placing this Mercedes-Benz E in the high-use bracket for its age. The records show consistent annual accumulation: 180,046 miles in March 2023, 197,334 in March 2024, 213,034 in April 2025, and 222,058 in April 2026. No gaps or dormant periods appear in the chain, though the March 2023 entry shows a duplicate test on the same day where the first attempt failed with no defects listed before the pass, an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical concern. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc wear given the high mileage, as the MOT record does not capture gradual consumable degradation between tests. Structural corrosion around subframes and sills warrants physical checking despite the absence of advisories. The clean history implies the previous keeper kept basic statutory testing current, but the 180,046-mile duplicate failure suggests minor paperwork or presentation issues at the testing station rather than deferred maintenance.