2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · DF12 CEV
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 94,362 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,362 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF12 CEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 94,362 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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DF12 CEV Mileage History
- 17/02/202383,801 mi
- 17/02/202383,803 mi+2 mi
- 22/08/202483,942 mi+139 mi
- 22/08/202483,943 mi+1 mi
- 08/09/202594,362 mi+10,419 mi
Average of roughly 4,130 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DF12 CEV MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (DF12 CEV) between February 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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