2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · LN12 RNO
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 66,628 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,628 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LN12 RNO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2025
- 66,628 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LN12 RNO 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 (LN12 RNO) between October 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LN12 RNO Mileage History
- 19/10/202258,083 mi
- 08/06/202359,290 mi+1,207 mi
- 28/05/202464,150 mi+4,860 mi
- 25/06/202566,627 mi+2,477 mi
- 26/06/202566,628 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,181 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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