2012 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · E3 RJD
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 105,677 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,677 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E3 RJD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2025
- 105,677 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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E3 RJD 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 (E3 RJD) between May 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
E3 RJD Mileage History
- 11/05/202295,928 mi
- 19/05/202398,630 mi+2,702 mi
- 29/04/2024102,921 mi+4,291 mi
- 29/04/2025105,677 mi+2,756 mi
- 29/04/2025105,677 mi
Average of roughly 3,284 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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