2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · N28 CAP
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 70,581 miles. MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,581 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N28 CAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 70,581 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
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N28 CAP 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 (N28 CAP) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 October 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: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor arm broken (4.1.5 (a))”; “Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
N28 CAP Mileage History
- 13/10/202253,686 mi
- 09/10/202359,712 mi+6,026 mi
- 07/10/202465,676 mi+5,964 mi
- 07/10/202465,677 mi+1 mi
- 03/10/202570,581 mi+4,904 mi
Average of roughly 5,682 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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