2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · LL12 LZA
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29 May 2012. Recorded mileage 123,106 miles. MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,106 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LL12 LZA Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2026
- 123,106 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LL12 LZA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (LL12 LZA) between July 2014 and August 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 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 (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
LL12 LZA Mileage History
- 02/07/20149,043 mi
- 24/12/201422,166 mi+13,123 mi
- 23/06/201534,174 mi+12,008 mi
- 21/12/201545,469 mi+11,295 mi
- 15/03/201650,926 mi+5,457 mi
- 20/12/201655,180 mi+4,254 mi
- 18/12/201759,652 mi+4,472 mi
- 17/12/201865,720 mi+6,068 mi
- 03/12/201970,603 mi+4,883 mi
- 14/12/202076,257 mi+5,654 mi
- 10/09/202177,412 mi+1,155 mi
- 17/06/202282,011 mi+4,599 mi
- 29/06/202392,424 mi+10,413 mi
- 12/07/202494,446 mi+2,022 mi
- 28/07/2025104,181 mi+9,735 mi
- 29/07/2025104,240 mi+59 mi
- 22/08/2026123,106 mi+18,866 mi
Average of roughly 9,396 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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