2010 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · VJ52 GAV
2010 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 10 Dec 2010. Recorded mileage 122,638 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,638 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VJ52 GAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 122,638 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VJ52 GAV 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 (VJ52 GAV) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 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: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
VJ52 GAV Mileage History
- 05/06/2024114,738 mi
- 13/06/2025118,814 mi+4,076 mi
- 26/06/2025118,949 mi+135 mi
- 19/06/2026122,638 mi+3,689 mi
- 19/06/2026122,638 mi
Average of roughly 3,879 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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