2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · HV12 OVW
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 95,354 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,354 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HV12 OVW Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 95,354 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HV12 OVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (HV12 OVW) between March 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
HV12 OVW Mileage History
- 26/03/201539,370 mi
- 24/03/201645,604 mi+6,234 mi
- 22/03/201749,455 mi+3,851 mi
- 22/03/201852,768 mi+3,313 mi
- 09/04/201956,299 mi+3,531 mi
- 18/03/202059,973 mi+3,674 mi
- 13/03/202163,330 mi+3,357 mi
- 28/03/202271,240 mi+7,910 mi
- 04/04/202271,430 mi+190 mi
- 01/04/202378,307 mi+6,877 mi
- 25/03/202485,550 mi+7,243 mi
- 01/03/202591,243 mi+5,693 mi
- 01/03/202591,244 mi+1 mi
- 11/09/202592,910 mi+1,666 mi
- 08/09/202695,354 mi+2,444 mi
Average of roughly 4,887 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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