2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · E7 ELV
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 10 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 143,950 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,950 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E7 ELV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 143,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E7 ELV 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 (E7 ELV) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & offside 1.mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2”.
E7 ELV Mileage History
- 23/07/2024121,999 mi
- 31/07/2025132,202 mi+10,203 mi
- 31/07/2025132,202 mi
- 17/07/2026143,944 mi+11,742 mi
- 17/07/2026143,950 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 11,071 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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