2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · M12 HBE
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 27 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 110,335 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,335 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
M12 HBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 110,335 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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M12 HBE 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 (M12 HBE) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
M12 HBE Mileage History
- 15/03/202382,259 mi
- 14/03/202492,064 mi+9,805 mi
- 18/03/202492,071 mi+7 mi
- 15/03/2025103,828 mi+11,757 mi
- 24/03/2026110,335 mi+6,507 mi
Average of roughly 9,279 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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