2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · FT12 EFN
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 17 May 2012. Recorded mileage 106,985 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,985 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
FT12 EFN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 106,985 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT12 EFN 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 (FT12 EFN) between April 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2025 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 (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
FT12 EFN Mileage History
- 06/04/2024101,841 mi
- 13/04/2024101,848 mi+7 mi
- 04/10/2024101,855 mi+7 mi
- 01/12/2025106,985 mi+5,130 mi
- 01/12/2025106,985 mi
Average of roughly 3,110 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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