2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · RE12 XGH
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 115,430 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,430 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE12 XGH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2025
- 115,430 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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RE12 XGH 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 (RE12 XGH) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RE12 XGH Mileage History
- 23/05/202278,076 mi
- 16/05/202381,902 mi+3,826 mi
- 22/05/2024100,211 mi+18,309 mi
- 19/05/2025115,371 mi+15,160 mi
- 23/05/2025115,430 mi+59 mi
Average of roughly 12,450 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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