2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · PX12 OFU
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 17 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 122,123 miles. MOT valid until 06 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX12 OFU Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2026
- 122,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX12 OFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (PX12 OFU) between May 2015 and October 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
PX12 OFU Mileage History
- 12/05/201536,341 mi
- 03/06/201646,246 mi+9,905 mi
- 01/02/201751,043 mi+4,797 mi
- 08/06/201861,192 mi+10,149 mi
- 13/06/201966,161 mi+4,969 mi
- 23/06/202069,406 mi+3,245 mi
- 23/06/202069,406 mi
- 08/06/202177,273 mi+7,867 mi
- 22/06/202285,961 mi+8,688 mi
- 22/06/202285,961 mi
- 20/06/202394,565 mi+8,604 mi
- 05/10/2024101,482 mi+6,917 mi
- 03/10/2025110,276 mi+8,794 mi
- 08/10/2025110,375 mi+99 mi
- 05/10/2026122,123 mi+11,748 mi
- 05/10/2026122,123 mi
Average of roughly 7,525 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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