2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · MA12 MOG
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 126,997 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jan 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,997 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.
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MA12 MOG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 24/03/2025
- 126,997 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA12 MOG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (MA12 MOG) between April 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MA12 MOG Mileage History
- 13/04/2022104,782 mi
- 06/01/2024123,402 mi+18,620 mi
- 24/03/2025126,997 mi+3,595 mi
Average of roughly 7,540 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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