2012 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · VO62 JXB
2012 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 210,220 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 210,220 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VO62 JXB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 210,220 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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VO62 JXB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (VO62 JXB) between November 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VO62 JXB Mileage History
- 09/11/2022180,767 mi
- 27/01/2024197,710 mi+16,943 mi
- 18/08/2025209,245 mi+11,535 mi
- 19/09/2025210,220 mi+975 mi
Average of roughly 10,297 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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