2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · SC12 LCM
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 108,964 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Feb 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,964 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC12 LCM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 108,964 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC12 LCM 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 (SC12 LCM) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2025 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SC12 LCM Mileage History
- 21/09/202393,701 mi
- 12/09/2024101,413 mi+7,712 mi
- 13/09/2024101,324 mi-89 mi
- 09/09/2025108,954 mi+7,630 mi
- 10/09/2025108,964 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 7,742 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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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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