2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · J90 VAR
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 26 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 50,618 miles. MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,618 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J90 VAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 50,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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J90 VAR 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 (J90 VAR) between October 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
J90 VAR Mileage History
- 27/10/202135,478 mi
- 06/12/202236,110 mi+632 mi
- 20/12/202340,559 mi+4,449 mi
- 10/12/202445,404 mi+4,845 mi
- 24/11/202550,618 mi+5,214 mi
Average of roughly 3,714 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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