2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · FP12 YAU
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2012. Recorded mileage 102,886 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,886 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP12 YAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 102,886 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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FP12 YAU 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 (FP12 YAU) between March 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FP12 YAU Mileage History
- 29/03/202374,440 mi
- 30/03/202374,440 mi
- 29/08/202377,945 mi+3,505 mi
- 15/02/202484,021 mi+6,076 mi
- 28/08/2025102,886 mi+18,865 mi
Average of roughly 11,764 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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