2012 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · RC54 SEC
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 70,286 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,286 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RC54 SEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 70,286 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RC54 SEC 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 (RC54 SEC) between March 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
RC54 SEC Mileage History
- 02/03/202455,334 mi
- 06/05/202560,965 mi+5,631 mi
- 08/05/202560,967 mi+2 mi
- 03/07/202670,108 mi+9,141 mi
- 07/07/202670,286 mi+178 mi
Average of roughly 6,371 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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