2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · P5 PDK
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 65,979 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,979 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P5 PDK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2025
- 65,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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P5 PDK 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 (P5 PDK) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
P5 PDK Mileage History
- 14/07/202361,202 mi
- 25/07/202361,208 mi+6 mi
- 29/07/202462,728 mi+1,520 mi
- 29/07/202565,976 mi+3,248 mi
- 31/07/202565,979 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,332 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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