2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · LX61 PWY
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 98,574 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,574 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX61 PWY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 98,574 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LX61 PWY 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 (LX61 PWY) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LX61 PWY Mileage History
- 17/04/202376,937 mi
- 04/04/202484,822 mi+7,885 mi
- 10/03/202591,949 mi+7,127 mi
- 11/03/202698,532 mi+6,583 mi
- 13/03/202698,574 mi+42 mi
Average of roughly 7,448 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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