2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · SO12 FFT
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 02/08/2012. Recorded mileage 70,916 miles. MOT valid until 14/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,916 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 2143cc
SO12 FFT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2026
- 70,916 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SO12 FFT Mileage History
- 02/05/202462,041 mi
- 03/05/202462,041 mi
- 12/05/202566,952 mi+4,911 mi
- 15/05/202670,916 mi+3,964 mi
- 16/05/202670,916 mi
Average of roughly 4,357 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SO12 FFT 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 (SO12 FFT) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2026 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 (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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