2010 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · SHE 2
2010 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 65,136 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,136 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SHE 2 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 65,136 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SHE 2 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 2010 Mercedes-Benz E (SHE 2) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 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: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
SHE 2 Mileage History
- 02/08/202347,675 mi
- 02/08/202347,675 mi
- 18/07/202454,538 mi+6,863 mi
- 23/07/202559,747 mi+5,209 mi
- 17/07/202665,136 mi+5,389 mi
Average of roughly 5,905 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W212)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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