2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · KS12 LNA
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 11 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 117,154 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS12 LNA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 117,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KS12 LNA 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 (KS12 LNA) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KS12 LNA Mileage History
- 10/10/2022103,176 mi
- 14/10/2022103,238 mi+62 mi
- 16/10/2023108,105 mi+4,867 mi
- 17/10/2024113,763 mi+5,658 mi
- 26/09/2025117,154 mi+3,391 mi
Average of roughly 4,719 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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