2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · GS51 ALY
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 61,963 miles. MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,963 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GS51 ALY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 61,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GS51 ALY 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 (GS51 ALY) between October 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 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 (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested both front brake pipes Excessively corroded (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
GS51 ALY Mileage History
- 06/10/202255,321 mi
- 26/09/202356,501 mi+1,180 mi
- 04/10/202356,543 mi+42 mi
- 10/09/202559,552 mi+3,009 mi
- 16/09/202661,963 mi+2,411 mi
Average of roughly 1,683 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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