2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · DL12 GYS
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 23 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 246,361 miles. MOT expired on 02 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 246,361 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DL12 GYS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2023
- 246,361 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DL12 GYS 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 (DL12 GYS) between December 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DL12 GYS Mileage History
- 03/12/2021169,348 mi
- 03/12/2021169,366 mi+18 mi
- 01/12/2022209,644 mi+40,278 mi
- 03/12/2022209,881 mi+237 mi
- 28/11/2023246,361 mi+36,480 mi
Average of roughly 38,790 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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