2012 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · KX12 UCZ
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 87,834 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,834 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KX12 UCZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2024
- 87,834 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KX12 UCZ 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 (KX12 UCZ) between January 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KX12 UCZ Mileage History
- 29/01/202266,634 mi
- 30/01/202375,363 mi+8,729 mi
- 31/01/202375,385 mi+22 mi
- 30/01/202484,769 mi+9,384 mi
- 24/07/202487,834 mi+3,065 mi
Average of roughly 8,538 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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