2012 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · KY12 LWT
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 94,084 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,084 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY12 LWT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 94,084 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KY12 LWT 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 (KY12 LWT) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
KY12 LWT Mileage History
- 06/09/202384,904 mi
- 03/04/202487,509 mi+2,605 mi
- 17/04/202487,510 mi+1 mi
- 24/06/202593,867 mi+6,357 mi
- 04/09/202694,084 mi+217 mi
Average of roughly 3,065 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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