2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · DA62 WWE
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 28 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 101,780 miles. MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,780 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA62 WWE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 101,780 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA62 WWE 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 (DA62 WWE) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DA62 WWE Mileage History
- 09/02/2024129,013 km
- 13/02/2024129,114 km+101 km
- 10/02/2025145,620 km+16,506 km
- 10/02/2026101,250 mi
- 23/02/2026101,780 mi+530 mi
Average of roughly -13,354 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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