2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · SH12 KVC
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 19 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 124,259 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,259 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH12 KVC Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 124,259 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH12 KVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (SH12 KVC) between July 2015 and June 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SH12 KVC Mileage History
- 31/07/201533,994 mi
- 26/07/201640,942 mi+6,948 mi
- 25/07/201746,063 mi+5,121 mi
- 30/01/201948,365 mi+2,302 mi
- 13/01/202071,086 mi+22,721 mi
- 15/01/202071,103 mi+17 mi
- 19/04/202184,167 mi+13,064 mi
- 01/03/202295,948 mi+11,781 mi
- 02/03/202295,950 mi+2 mi
- 08/03/2023104,057 mi+8,107 mi
- 29/05/2024112,114 mi+8,057 mi
- 10/06/2025117,927 mi+5,813 mi
- 11/06/2025117,927 mi
- 10/06/2026124,259 mi+6,332 mi
Average of roughly 8,312 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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