2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · FP62 PLF
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 189,547 miles. MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,547 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP62 PLF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 189,547 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.
FP62 PLF 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 (FP62 PLF) between December 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 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), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm rear cover (5.”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom covers (”.
FP62 PLF Mileage History
- 19/12/2023180,492 mi
- 20/01/2025184,361 mi+3,869 mi
- 20/02/2025184,391 mi+30 mi
- 12/02/2026189,546 mi+5,155 mi
- 12/02/2026189,547 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,208 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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