2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · DR12 HKS
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 67,057 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,057 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DR12 HKS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 67,057 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DR12 HKS 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 (DR12 HKS) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DR12 HKS Mileage History
- 27/10/202355,572 mi
- 24/10/202460,743 mi+5,171 mi
- 28/10/202460,826 mi+83 mi
- 22/10/202567,002 mi+6,176 mi
- 23/10/202567,057 mi+55 mi
Average of roughly 5,772 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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