2012 Mercedes-Benz E 1.8L Petrol · LAZ 818
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 103,321 miles. MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,321 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LAZ 818 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2025
- 103,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LAZ 818 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 (LAZ 818) between January 2022 and December 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.
LAZ 818 Mileage History
- 18/01/202271,899 mi
- 06/09/202273,249 mi+1,350 mi
- 04/09/202390,479 mi+17,230 mi
- 30/10/2024156,724 km
- 30/12/2025103,321 mi
Average of roughly 7,960 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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