2012 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · FS62 FTS
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 194,077 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,077 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FS62 FTS Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 194,077 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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FS62 FTS Mileage History
- 29/09/201524,701 mi
- 03/06/201627,575 mi+2,874 mi
- 03/06/201749,413 mi+21,838 mi
- 31/05/201872,615 mi+23,202 mi
- 31/05/201872,621 mi+6 mi
- 28/05/201991,681 mi+19,060 mi
- 02/06/2020106,500 mi+14,819 mi
- 02/06/2021118,882 mi+12,382 mi
- 28/05/2022138,974 mi+20,092 mi
- 01/06/2023152,146 mi+13,172 mi
- 02/06/2023152,161 mi+15 mi
- 28/05/2024166,541 mi+14,380 mi
- 30/05/2025177,070 mi+10,529 mi
- 01/06/2026194,077 mi+17,007 mi
Average of roughly 15,870 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
FS62 FTS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (FS62 FTS) between September 2015 and June 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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