2012 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · S55 LAK
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 77,274 miles. MOT valid until 08 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,274 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S55 LAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 77,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
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S55 LAK 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 (S55 LAK) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)”; “Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
S55 LAK Mileage History
- 08/12/202258,533 mi
- 22/11/202369,458 mi+10,925 mi
- 02/12/202476,173 mi+6,715 mi
- 02/12/202577,251 mi+1,078 mi
- 09/12/202577,274 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 6,239 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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