2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · EF12 FOJ
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 10 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 135,214 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,214 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF12 FOJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2023
- 135,214 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.
EF12 FOJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (EF12 FOJ) between October 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
EF12 FOJ Mileage History
- 05/10/2022211,914 km
- 07/10/2022211,922 mi
- 12/10/2023135,199 mi-76,723 mi
- 07/11/2023135,214 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly -70,337 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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