2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · SW62 XDH
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 199,016 km. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 199,016 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW62 XDH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 199,016 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW62 XDH 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 (SW62 XDH) between December 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 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: Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
SW62 XDH Odometer History
- 03/12/2024112,823 mi
- 03/12/2024112,823 mi
- 11/03/2025114,192 mi+1,369 mi
- 09/03/2026198,940 km
- 12/03/2026199,016 km+76 km
Average of roughly 67,852 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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