2012 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · KS12 YBC
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 129,874 miles. MOT valid until 08 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,874 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KS12 YBC Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 129,874 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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KS12 YBC Mileage History
- 03/07/201550,680 mi
- 17/05/201665,433 mi+14,753 mi
- 17/05/201665,433 mi
- 17/05/201782,347 mi+16,914 mi
- 23/04/201885,709 mi+3,362 mi
- 23/04/201991,038 mi+5,329 mi
- 01/06/202097,551 mi+6,513 mi
- 05/02/2021100,594 mi+3,043 mi
- 09/02/2022106,543 mi+5,949 mi
- 03/02/2023111,737 mi+5,194 mi
- 03/02/2023111,738 mi+1 mi
- 06/02/2024117,365 mi+5,627 mi
- 03/02/2025123,052 mi+5,687 mi
- 03/02/2026129,874 mi+6,822 mi
Average of roughly 7,478 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
KS12 YBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (KS12 YBC) between July 2015 and February 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 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: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
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