2012 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · FD51 FSD
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 83,159 miles. MOT valid until 24 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,159 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD51 FSD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2025
- 83,159 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.
FD51 FSD 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 (FD51 FSD) between December 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
FD51 FSD Mileage History
- 02/12/2023106,709 mi
- 02/12/2023106,719 mi+10 mi
- 21/10/202467,722 mi-38,997 mi
- 25/10/202583,157 mi+15,435 mi
- 25/10/202583,159 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly -12,411 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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