2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · SH12 AVC
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 10 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 170,069 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,069 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH12 AVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 170,069 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
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SH12 AVC 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 (SH12 AVC) between April 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 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: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
SH12 AVC Mileage History
- 04/04/2024153,935 mi
- 02/04/2025162,816 mi+8,881 mi
- 04/04/2025162,874 mi+58 mi
- 12/11/2025170,062 mi+7,188 mi
- 20/11/2025170,069 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 9,901 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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