2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · GL12 AVM
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2012. Recorded mileage 193,484 miles. MOT expired on 23 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jul 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,484 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL12 AVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2024
- 193,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL12 AVM 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 (GL12 AVM) between January 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 2024 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 (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
GL12 AVM Mileage History
- 20/01/2022176,390 mi
- 18/01/2023185,590 mi+9,200 mi
- 24/02/2023185,885 mi+295 mi
- 19/02/2024193,483 mi+7,598 mi
- 19/02/2024193,484 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,216 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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