2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · N20 OCB
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 151,209 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,209 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N20 OCB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2025
- 151,209 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N20 OCB Mileage History
- 24/02/2022125,625 mi
- 27/06/2023134,355 mi+8,730 mi
- 17/06/2024141,624 mi+7,269 mi
- 17/06/2024141,624 mi
- 18/06/2025151,209 mi+9,585 mi
Average of roughly 7,723 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N20 OCB 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 (N20 OCB) between February 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”.
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