2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · GP11 MCS
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 97,984 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,984 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GP11 MCS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 97,984 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GP11 MCS 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 (GP11 MCS) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))”; “Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
GP11 MCS Mileage History
- 19/06/202491,492 mi
- 28/06/202491,502 mi+10 mi
- 19/08/202491,679 mi+177 mi
- 13/08/202594,983 mi+3,304 mi
- 31/07/202697,984 mi+3,001 mi
Average of roughly 3,072 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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