2010 Mercedes-Benz E 1.8L Petrol · R5 EXE
2010 Mercedes-Benz E (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 63,742 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,742 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R5 EXE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 63,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R5 EXE 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 2010 Mercedes-Benz E (R5 EXE) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R5 EXE Mileage History
- 27/09/202270,472 mi
- 25/09/202359,520 mi-10,952 mi
- 26/09/202460,573 mi+1,053 mi
- 10/09/202563,742 mi+3,169 mi
- 10/09/202563,742 mi
Average of roughly -2,278 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W212)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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