2012 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · VF12 KNO
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 117,973 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,973 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VF12 KNO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 117,973 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VF12 KNO 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 (VF12 KNO) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 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: Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
VF12 KNO Mileage History
- 25/08/2023102,680 mi
- 26/10/2023103,089 mi+409 mi
- 03/10/2024108,233 mi+5,144 mi
- 08/10/2024108,233 mi
- 23/10/2025117,973 mi+9,740 mi
Average of roughly 7,072 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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