2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · TDZ 405
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 04 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 95,061 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,061 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TDZ 405 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2025
- 95,061 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TDZ 405 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 (TDZ 405) between April 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 May 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: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
TDZ 405 Mileage History
- 15/04/202368,160 mi
- 08/04/202480,471 mi+12,311 mi
- 13/04/202480,591 mi+120 mi
- 18/04/202594,307 mi+13,716 mi
- 10/05/202595,061 mi+754 mi
Average of roughly 12,995 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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