2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · MR53 TAS
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 16 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 189,531 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,531 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MR53 TAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 189,531 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MR53 TAS 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 (MR53 TAS) between August 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 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: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
MR53 TAS Mileage History
- 10/08/2023169,088 mi
- 14/08/2023169,088 mi
- 21/10/2024179,863 mi+10,775 mi
- 16/12/2025189,531 mi+9,668 mi
- 17/12/2025189,531 mi
Average of roughly 8,682 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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